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E116 SHA

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 SHA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 127,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2012 127,001 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 119,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

breather pipe on engine has been repaired with tape

front disc rusty

n/s/f balljoint slight play

n/s/r tyre perishing and feathreing wearing low on edge

o/s/r and n/s/r corrosion outer sills both sides not yet holed

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

slight corrotion brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r axle end bushes

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Jun 2011 119,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

breather pipe on engine has been repaired with tape

front disc rusty

n/s/f balljoint slight play

n/s/r tyre perishing and feathreing wearing low on edge

o/s/r and n/s/r corrosion outer sills both sides not yet holed

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

rear discs rusty and pitted

slight corrotion brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r axle end bushes

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 110,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 107,380 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 106,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 104,989 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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E116 SHA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 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 E116 SHA, 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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E116 SHA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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