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E956 EPA

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 EPA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,197 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,726 miles

Long hand brake travel.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,137 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 109,137 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,798 miles

Both rear wheel hubs corrosion.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,557 miles

Rear Brake light slow to extinguish.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,252 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

surface corrsion o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,768 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,280 miles

Engine oil leak.

Engine oil level is on the minimum.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,595 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 101,586 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 100,599 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s & n/s inner wings corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 100,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s & n/s inner wings corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,301 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 98,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,004 miles

Dampness around brake master cylinder base

Drivers seat slightly loose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f driving lamp not working

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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E956 EPA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E956 EPA, 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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E956 EPA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E956 EPA safe to buy?

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