MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
auxilary belt squeling
both head lights highest exceptable level
master cylinder dirty no leaks visable
near side front flexi brake pipe perished not yet to cords
near side rear shocker appears to be leaking slightly
numerous areas of corrosion including brake and fuel lines
off side rear hand brake cable not fixed to fuel tank (hanging a bit low)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
N/S/F flexi brake hose perrishing
O/S/F tyre near legal limit
O/S/R suspension stiff in operation
both rear flexi brake hoses perrishing
front number plate discolouring
fuel pipe at tank damp
oil leak from o/s of engine
rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow
slight wear in O/S/R radius arm bearings
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E744 VTA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 E744 VTA, 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 E744 VTA registered?
E744 VTA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 November 1987.
Is E744 VTA safe to buy?
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