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E145 LDL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,371 mi
Last recorded125,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 125,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack damper missing

Fail 29 Jul 2023 123,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack damper missing

Pass 18 Jun 2022 122,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 12 Feb 2019 122,300 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 119,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 112,222 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 109,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 106,996 miles

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 LDL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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