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E893 ATL

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

150,011 mi
Last recorded150,011 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 ATL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 150,011 miles

advise general body corrosion ok on day of test

Pass 30 Apr 2024 148,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 146,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

floor getting thin

Pass 22 Mar 2022 144,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,920 miles

offside inner sill front corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2020 139,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 136,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 133,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,465 miles

o/s/centre floor support section corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,389 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,163 miles

offside door hinge worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 111,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 102,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 98,423 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 90,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,649 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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E893 ATL is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E893 ATL, 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 E893 ATL registered?

E893 ATL is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E893 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E893 ATL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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