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E21 EMV

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 EMV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,584 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 91,582 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,368 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,541 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 90,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,127 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 88,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,671 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,433 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 84,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 79,904 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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E21 EMV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E21 EMV, 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 E21 EMV registered?

E21 EMV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E21 EMV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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