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E228 HLD

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,416 mi
Last recorded67,416 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 HLD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,416 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 52,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E228 HLD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E228 HLD, 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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E228 HLD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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