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E739 DPG

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,220 mi
Last recorded21,220 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE739 DPG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 21,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 21,201 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,913 miles

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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E739 DPG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E739 DPG, 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 E739 DPG registered?

E739 DPG is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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