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E232 XHC

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,683 mi
Last recorded97,683 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE232 XHC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 97,683 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front exhaust pipe mounting cracked and bolt loose

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,669 miles

rear tyres getting low.

some noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when spun.

wear in nearside driveshaft.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 93,669 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil low.

offside front and nearside front tyres below limit on edges.

rear tyres getting low.

some noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when spun.

wear in nearside driveshaft.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 88,684 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,900 miles

offside rear doorsil/arch area corroding.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear doorsil/arch area corroding.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,754 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 75,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,048 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe from flexi hose corroding.

offside front suspension track control arm centre bush splitting.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,048 miles

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

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe from flexi hose corroding.

offside front suspension track control arm centre bush splitting.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,862 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 62,861 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 56,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,234 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres low on edges.

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 XHC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E232 XHC, 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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E232 XHC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 February 1988.

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