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121,265 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper insecure
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper insecure
Offside Front Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel running close to shock absorber
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel running close to inner arch and axle
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front wheel running close to shock absorber
Offside Rear wheel running close to inner arch and axle
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel running close to shock absorber
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel running close to inner arch and axle
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front wheel running close to shock absorber
Offside Rear wheel running close to inner arch and axle
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheels VERY close to rubbing against axle and body
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
handbrake just above required minimum efforts
rear brake discs becoming corroded
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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B7 PLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Purple with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B7 PLE, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B7 PLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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