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E119 YFC

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,607 mi
Last recorded137,607 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE119 YFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2005 137,607 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 137,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis number on bulk head difficult to read.

rear number plate slightly faded.

slight inbalance on rear brakes.

slight smell of diesal under bonnet but no visable leaks at time of test.

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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E119 YFC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E119 YFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E119 YFC registered?

E119 YFC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E119 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E119 YFC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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