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E707 DPL

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE707 DPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,984 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front screen washers have one of two jets not working.Still provide enough waster to clean screen.

front wipers work o\k but don,t auto park.will park manually

offside rear lowwer corner of plastic bumper could be more secure

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front screen washers have one of two jets not working.Still provide enough waster to clean screen.

front wipers work o\k but don,t auto park.will park manually

offside rear lowwer corner of plastic bumper could be more secure

Fail 1 Aug 2013 88,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

all flexible brake hose ferrouls corroded but not yet considered excessive

front wipers do not park automatically.can be parked maually

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear light could be more secure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,425 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 87,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

General corrosion

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,425 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,657 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,426 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

noise but no play nearside front wheel bearing

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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E707 DPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E707 DPL, 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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E707 DPL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1987.

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