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E912 APN

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE912 APN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 41,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 40,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 40,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2022 40,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,651 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 38,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,415 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,063 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,909 miles

Engine running very weak(at idle)

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

O/S/R wheel very tight to turn by hand

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,726 miles

O/S/R wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,430 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

slight corrosion to brake master cylinder and servo

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,259 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 32,236 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,179 miles

rear brake balance

Fail 9 Aug 2010 32,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear brake balance

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,829 miles

N/S/R brake bind

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2008 28,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both boot lid gas struts weak

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,912 miles

both boot lid gas struts weak

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Fail 4 Jun 2007 26,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,929 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 18,856 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 18,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

near side wheel binding unable check wheel bearings [rear]

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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E912 APN is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E912 APN, 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 E912 APN registered?

E912 APN is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E912 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E912 APN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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