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E210 FGY

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 FGY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 105,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 104,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 104,917 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 104,138 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 104,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,546 miles

all 4 discs corroded

all brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 103,546 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all 4 discs corroded

all brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,960 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak on engine

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Oct 2009 101,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

idle speed slightly high

Fail 27 Oct 2009 101,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

idle speed slightly high

Pass 13 May 2008 100,877 miles

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

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

some corosion on brake discs

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 May 2007 96,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes rusty

light corosion on rear susp mount area

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 10 May 2006 94,936 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 94,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

coolant leaking

offside boot hinge loose

oil leak

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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E210 FGY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E210 FGY, 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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E210 FGY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 April 1988.

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