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E230 PJT

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 PJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 139,886 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls split

Fail 23 May 2006 139,885 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls split

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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E230 PJT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E230 PJT, 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 E230 PJT registered?

E230 PJT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E230 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E230 PJT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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