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E866 GRF

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,151 mi
Last recorded139,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE866 GRF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 139,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 139,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 139,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 139,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,820 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded N.s & o.s (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 137,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded N.s & o.s (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 137,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,825 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear service brake only just met requirements

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 137,759 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 137,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 137,756 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 137,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 136,035 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 136,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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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E866 GRF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E866 GRF, 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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E866 GRF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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