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E245 UHB

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,109 mi
Last recorded154,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 UHB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 154,109 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 154,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 154,100 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 154,100 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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E245 UHB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E245 UHB, 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 E245 UHB registered?

E245 UHB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E245 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 UHB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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