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E914 VNA

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,591 mi
Last recorded152,591 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 VNA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 152,591 miles

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

dampness in n/s head lamp

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre 3 mm

play in steering rack

under car and sills rusty and body condition poor

Pass 18 Oct 2007 147,699 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

under car and body rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2007 147,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

under car and body rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2006 143,436 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 143,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 1 Dec 2005 566,951 miles

knock from n/s/r wheel

Rattle from o/s/r wheel

Slight play in steering rack end

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 565,965 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack bush

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 VNA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

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

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