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E951 VOD

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,614 mi
Last recorded125,614 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE951 VOD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 125,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 125,613 miles

Fuel hose leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,127 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,842 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,429 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 98,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,892 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 67,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 67,463 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery insercure

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,947 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes to anti roll bar slightly perished

nearside rear tyre tread worn low 2mm

offside rear tyre tread worn low 2mm

Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,947 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes to anti roll bar slightly perished

nearside rear tyre tread worn low 2mm

offside rear tyre tread worn low 2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,851 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 45,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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E951 VOD is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E951 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E951 VOD registered?

E951 VOD is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 October 1987.

Is E951 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E951 VOD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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