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E823 DRN

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,049 mi
Last recorded110,049 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 DRN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 110,049 miles

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

Corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and front inner wings

Drivers outer door handle sticking slightly

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front of passenger side front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger side front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Passenger side rear seatbelt twisted-advise repair

Rear towing eye insecure

Unable to open drivers side rear door

Fail 6 Dec 2006 104,322 miles

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

CO content near limit-advise adjustment

Corrosion present on vehicle underside and front inner wings

Drivers side front outer door handle sticking-advise inspection/repair

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate damaged

Fuel pipe corroded (underneath)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger side front of front to rear brake pipe corroded (barely meeting MOT standards) advise replacement

Passenger side wheels corroded

SLIGHT pulsing on rear lamps-advise investigation

Screen washers barely hitting screen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 104,322 miles

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

CO content near limit-advise adjustment

Corrosion present on vehicle underside and front inner wings

Drivers side front outer door handle sticking-advise inspection/repair

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate damaged

Fuel pipe corroded (underneath)

Passenger side front of front to rear brake pipe corroded (barely meeting MOT standards) advise replacement

Passenger side wheels corroded

SLIGHT pulsing on rear lamps-advise investigation

Screen washers barely hitting screen

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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E823 DRN is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E823 DRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E823 DRN registered?

E823 DRN is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E823 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E823 DRN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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