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E679 WGA

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

143,165 mi
Last recorded143,165 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE679 WGA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2008 143,165 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle in a very poor condtion

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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E679 WGA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E679 WGA, 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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E679 WGA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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