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E840 ECW

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 ECW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,404 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 114,385 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,920 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 113,920 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 113,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 113,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,914 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 112,959 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 111,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,565 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,432 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,884 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 106,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,589 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 104,079 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 104,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,797 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 102,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 100,930 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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