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E686 CNJ

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,656 mi
Last recorded36,656 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 CNJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,656 miles

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

Steering rack/universal joint notchy.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 36,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack/universal joint notchy.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,114 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2006 22,988 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 22,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,448 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 15,448 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight binding n/s rear brake

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E686 CNJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E686 CNJ, 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 E686 CNJ registered?

E686 CNJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 November 1987.

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