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E949 WDM

1987 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

56,957 mi
Last recorded56,957 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE949 WDM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,957 miles

Both front road springs and cups are corroding

Both outer c/v boots perishing

Front to rear fuel line corroding

Nearside wiper rubber splitting

Offside door hinges worn

Offside front flexi brake hose perishing

Slight free play in nearside track rod end

Slight marks to windscreen in zone a

Wheel trims fitted limiting inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2008 56,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal feels soft

Brake pedal feels soft

Front road springs and cups are corroding

Front to rear fuel line corroding

Interior mirror is missing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper rubber is split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door hinges worn

Slight marking to windscreen

Wheel trims fitted limiting inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front road springs and cups are corroding

Front to rear fuel line corroding

Interior mirror is missing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper rubber is split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door hinges worn

Slight marking to windscreen

Wheel trims fitted limiting inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,750 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 48,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E949 WDM is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E949 WDM, 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 E949 WDM registered?

E949 WDM is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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