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E914 ERX

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,601 mi
Last recorded120,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 ERX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,601 miles

Central Front oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Front windscreen as small chip

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

Offside Front brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

Offside Front outer cv boot cracking

Offside Rear sill at rear slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 119,039 miles

Nearside Front bumper support bracket snapped

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Rear sill corroded

oil mist from engine area

Fail 12 Jan 2019 119,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper support bracket snapped

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

oil mist from engine area

Pass 13 Jan 2018 117,589 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

hand brake cables cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,226 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 117,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,423 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 95,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,452 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,525 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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E914 ERX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E914 ERX, 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 E914 ERX registered?

E914 ERX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E914 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E914 ERX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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