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E243 KNR

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

991,857 mi
Last recorded991,857 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 KNR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 991,857 miles

n/s rear footbrake low reading

Fail 2 Jan 2009 99,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear footbrake low reading

Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,027 miles

all brakes discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2008 91,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brakes discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2005 91,010 miles

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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E243 KNR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E243 KNR, 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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E243 KNR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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