MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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E242 WYD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E242 WYD, 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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How do I check the history of E242 WYD?
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What year was E242 WYD registered?
E242 WYD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1988.
Is E242 WYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for E242 WYD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E242 WYD have outstanding finance?
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