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E232 GPF

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE232 GPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 74,351 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to binding and seized brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,341 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 27 y/o (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 27 y/o (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column u-j gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

steering column u/j gaiter split

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 25 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 25 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,144 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 74,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,509 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,428 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 71,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced STONE CHIP (1.7.5a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,820 miles

tyre slightly perished sidewall aged o/side rear

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leak at radiator drain plug

spare tyre deteriorated do not use

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,759 miles

spare tyre sidewall perished weak to exsses

tyre o/side rear side wall slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,824 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 61,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,854 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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E232 GPF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E232 GPF, 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 E232 GPF registered?

E232 GPF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E232 GPF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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