MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,353 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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E248 GLX is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E248 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 E248 GLX registered?
E248 GLX is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 December 1987.
Is E248 GLX safe to buy?
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