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E837 CGY

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,218 mi
Last recorded42,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE837 CGY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 42,218 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,870 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 40,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,164 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

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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E837 CGY is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E837 CGY, 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 E837 CGY registered?

E837 CGY is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E837 CGY safe to buy?

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