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E797 UNF

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,717 mi
Last recorded195,717 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 UNF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 195,717 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 195,717 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 185,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 181,841 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 181,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 168,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 148,124 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 147,889 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E797 UNF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E797 UNF, 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 E797 UNF registered?

E797 UNF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 September 1987.

Is E797 UNF safe to buy?

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