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E117 YEC

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,810 mi
Last recorded47,810 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 YEC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

signs of o/s/f brake overheating

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,702 miles

corrosion starting to rear of sills

Fail 28 Sep 2016 47,702 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion starting to rear of sills

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,610 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,610 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,240 miles

exhaust corroding

slight drag at n/s/r brake

Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding

slight drag at n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,017 miles

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

Sslight bind at n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,908 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding a bit.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,908 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding a bit.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,252 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,403 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,752 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 39,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,190 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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E117 YEC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E117 YEC, 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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E117 YEC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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