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E722 SOJ

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE722 SOJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 142,252 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 135,855 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 135,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 131,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 131,030 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres cracking on walls and tread and all close to legal limit

drivers door hinges badly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2005 127,191 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 127,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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E722 SOJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E722 SOJ, 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 E722 SOJ registered?

E722 SOJ is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 September 1987.

Is E722 SOJ safe to buy?

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