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E186 JNR

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,833 mi
Last recorded39,833 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 JNR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,833 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 39,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 38,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,555 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blade smearing

rear near side tyre deep cuts and split

Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blade smearing

rear near side tyre deep cuts and split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 34,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,805 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,941 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 30,154 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,154 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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E186 JNR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E186 JNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E186 JNR registered?

E186 JNR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E186 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E186 JNR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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