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E650 JBF

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,399 mi
Last recorded29,399 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE650 JBF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,399 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 29,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 29,208 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 29,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 29,000 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 28,894 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,742 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,747 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,163 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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E650 JBF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E650 JBF, 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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What year was E650 JBF registered?

E650 JBF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E650 JBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E650 JBF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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