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E734 JHP

1987 Peugeot 205

Maroon Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,530 mi
Last recorded153,530 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE734 JHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 153,530 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED. .

BOTH SIDES FRONT INNER WINGS BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 153,527 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED. .

BOTH SIDES FRONT INNER WINGS BECOMING CORRODED.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 150,234 miles

front anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play// front anti roll bar outer bushes have slight play n/s

rear floor corroded// both rear bump stops missing// o/s track rod end gaiter split//

Fail 26 Nov 2010 150,232 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear floor corroded// both rear bump stops missing// o/s track rod end gaiter split//

Pass 6 Nov 2009 146,137 miles

fuel pipes rusty// t/rod end gaiters perished

Fail 5 Nov 2009 146,132 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes rusty// t/rod end gaiters perished

Pass 4 Nov 2008 143,034 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 142,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 139,479 miles

o/s/r shock weeping// o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Oct 2007 139,395 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r shock weeping// o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2006 135,967 miles

both rear bump stops missing// n/s outer sill rusty

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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E734 JHP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Maroon with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E734 JHP, 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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E734 JHP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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