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E980 RKG

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 RKG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,138 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 117,138 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 116,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 116,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 116,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 116,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 115,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 115,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in os steering arm

Pass 21 May 2019 114,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,013 miles

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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E980 RKG is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E980 RKG, 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 E980 RKG registered?

E980 RKG is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E980 RKG safe to buy?

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