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E145 BGC

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,460 mi
Last recorded126,460 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 BGC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 126,460 miles

considerable body corrosion evident

considerable travel on parking brake lever

front brake discs wearing and corroding

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play evident

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front water pipe corroded and leaking

slight play evident nearside front wheel bearing

under vehicle fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 123,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 118,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 112,473 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 112,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,202 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boot lid trim pannel not full attached on offside

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake pad warning wires not connected

large alloy wheels fitted both rear tyres very close to inner wheel arch

oil leak

tear in rear window

valve cap missing offside front wheel

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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E145 BGC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E145 BGC, 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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E145 BGC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E145 BGC safe to buy?

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