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E581 ROM

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,136 mi
Last recorded52,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE581 ROM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot struts are "weak"

front brake discs are worn and corroded

offside front lower door hinge is poor

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot struts are "weak"

front brake discs are worn and corroded

offside front lower door hinge is poor

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front cv boots perished

rear shokers corroded

slight damage to nesraide subframe

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both trackrod ends ...boots torn

indicator stalk slightly insecure

Pass 19 May 2008 49,949 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 49,273 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 49,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both c/v boots cracking + n/s t/r end dust boot cracking

o/s h/brake cable hanging loose

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,486 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 47,816 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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E581 ROM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E581 ROM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E581 ROM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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