MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,143 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both front brake caliper bleed valves damaged.Front/rear steel brake pipes light surface rust present.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake imbalance approaching maximum permissible imbalance at 23%
Minor damage to the nearside door mirror casing.Front number plate minor damage.Offside front shock absorber mist oil present.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front brake caliper bleed valves damaged.Front/rear steel brake pipes light surface rust present.
Front brake imbalance approaching maximum permissible imbalance at 23%
Minor damage to the nearside door mirror casing.Front number plate minor damage.Offside front shock absorber mist oil present.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E159 UKG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 E159 UKG, 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 E159 UKG registered?
E159 UKG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1988.
Is E159 UKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E159 UKG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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