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E873 ULV

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,422 mi
Last recorded207,422 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE873 ULV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 207,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 207,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracks

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracks

Pass 16 Nov 2018 207,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 207,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 207,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 206,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wheels not same size as rear wheels

Pass 19 Aug 2015 205,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 205,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 204,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 203,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 202,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 202,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 200,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 200,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 199,540 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 196,638 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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E873 ULV is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E873 ULV, 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 E873 ULV registered?

E873 ULV is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 September 1987.

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