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E121 LRN

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,303 mi
Last recorded56,303 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 LRN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,303 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear window missing.

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 45,795 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 45,795 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E121 LRN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E121 LRN, 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 E121 LRN registered?

E121 LRN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E121 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E121 LRN shows 4 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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