MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Drivers seat tilt mechanism loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
interior mirror missing
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Drivers seat tilt mechanism loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
interior mirror missing
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s hand brake reading is a little low compared to n/s
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E174 AJL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E174 AJL, 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 E174 AJL registered?
E174 AJL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E174 AJL safe to buy?
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