MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
leaking water pump
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E238 GLX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 E238 GLX, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E238 GLX registered?
E238 GLX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1987.
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