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E136 JLW

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,142 mi
Last recorded65,142 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 JLW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,142 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,490 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,075 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,075 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,072 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 38,072 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

135/13

N/S/F 3MM TO 1.6MM

N/S/R 5MM

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

O/S/F 4MM TO 2MM

O/S/R 5MM

RECOMMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT

SPARE TYRE 7MM

TYRE SIZE & TREAD DEPTH

Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,218 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E136 JLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E136 JLW, 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 E136 JLW registered?

E136 JLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E136 JLW safe to buy?

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