MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,932 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high n/s/f headlight to high (prs) (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E840 ECW is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 E840 ECW, 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 E840 ECW registered?
E840 ECW is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E840 ECW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E840 ECW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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