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E998 GLF

1987 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE998 GLF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,863 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 62,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,177 miles

all of under the vehicle is cover in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 62,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 61,578 miles

exhaust downpipe welded seam blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r wheel bearing very slightly noisy not to x/s or rough when rotated at time of test.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 61,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust downpipe welded seam blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r wheel bearing very slightly noisy not to x/s or rough when rotated at time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,654 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,298 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,811 miles

distributor drive leaking oil very slightly at time of test.

engine sump slightly corroded and leaking oil slightly at time of test.

front and rear metal brake pipes very slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,913 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,465 miles

Front driveshaft outer constant velocity joints worn and slightly noisey.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 57,461 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front driveshaft outer constant velocity joints worn and slightly noisey.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,156 miles

center to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre low pressure (poss leaking bead seal)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,811 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim poor (reflector poor/cloudy) still has aim and pattern at time of test.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,692 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,692 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,503 miles

flexi brake pipe metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

flexi brake pipes slightly perrished not to the ply or cords at time of test.

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

plastic bag stuck to exhaust front pipe cleaned off.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,503 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

flexi brake pipe metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

flexi brake pipes slightly perrished not to the ply or cords at time of test.

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

plastic bag stuck to exhaust front pipe cleaned off.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,314 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 54,787 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 54,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv joints worn not to x/s.

washer fluid very thick.

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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E998 GLF is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 E998 GLF, 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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E998 GLF is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 November 1987.

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