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E129 VOB

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,957 mi
Last recorded133,957 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 VOB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 133,957 miles

Light corrosion to ALL metal brake pipes

Pin hole in N/S inner CV Gaiter

Slight play in steering rack

Some minor body parts have been removed for Restoration

Fail 15 Jun 2006 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2005 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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E129 VOB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E129 VOB, 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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What year was E129 VOB registered?

E129 VOB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E129 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E129 VOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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