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E852 GLN

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,044 mi
Last recorded129,044 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 GLN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2007 129,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s headlamp glass insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 129,044 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s headlamp glass insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2006 122,761 miles

1. Oil leak †2. Ns outer cv boot is perished †3. Nsr & Osr steel brake pipes are corroded †4. Nsr & Osr Chassis rails are corroded# †5. Rear crossmember is corroded †

6. Rear subframe bushes are poor condition †7. Brake flexi hoses are perished †8. Slight play in steering †9. Slight knock on steering

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 122,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

1. oil leak †2. Ns outer cv boot is perished †3. Nsr & Osf Steel brake pipes are corroded †4. Nsr & Osf chassis rails are corroded †5. Rear crossmember is corroded † †

6. Rear subframe bushes are corroded †7. Brake flexi hoses are perished †8. Slight play in steering †9. Slight knock on steering

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 116,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 116,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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E852 GLN is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E852 GLN, 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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E852 GLN is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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