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E160 WCM

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,308 mi
Last recorded100,308 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 WCM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s handbrake cable rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2022 98,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s handbrake cable rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,963 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,888 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,884 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,473 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,122 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,122 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 86,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 86,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,870 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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E160 WCM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E160 WCM, 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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E160 WCM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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