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E680 PCV

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,549 mi
Last recorded68,549 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 PCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 68,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 68,547 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 68,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumper end insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,092 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,916 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,627 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,770 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,521 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 38,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,139 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 37,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E680 PCV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E680 PCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E680 PCV registered?

E680 PCV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E680 PCV safe to buy?

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