MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,335 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both nearside cv gaiters perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Slight brake bind to nearside front
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside has low reading (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder and servo corroded
both rear tyres are slightly perished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres are slightly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wiper blade split but still clears windscreen
n/s/r door does not open.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front head light aims ok but fadeing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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E148 WEX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 E148 WEX, 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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E148 WEX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1988.
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