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E738 REC

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,912 mi
Last recorded115,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 REC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 115,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 115,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 115,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer tread edges

n/s front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

o/s front and n/s rear brake pipes sslightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 115,334 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer tread edges

n/s front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

o/s front and n/s rear brake pipes sslightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,450 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,404 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 109,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 104,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 104,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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E738 REC is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E738 REC, 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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E738 REC is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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