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E179 BMJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,788 mi
Last recorded112,788 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 BMJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 May 2011 112,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 17 May 2010 112,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 111,716 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 111,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 110,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 110,330 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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E179 BMJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E179 BMJ, 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 E179 BMJ registered?

E179 BMJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E179 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E179 BMJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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