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E215 OAD

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 OAD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2006 137,022 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 137,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 136,977 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

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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E215 OAD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E215 OAD, 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 E215 OAD registered?

E215 OAD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 January 1988.

Is E215 OAD safe to buy?

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