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E962 JFA

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE962 JFA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

no nearsdie door mirror

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2008 69,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

no nearsdie door mirror

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,510 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 7 Nov 2007 67,510 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,350 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 65,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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E962 JFA is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 E962 JFA, 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 E962 JFA registered?

E962 JFA is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 October 1987.

Is E962 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E962 JFA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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