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E255 AHR

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 AHR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,390 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,280 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,139 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,805 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 105,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,113 miles

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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E255 AHR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E255 AHR, 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 E255 AHR registered?

E255 AHR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E255 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E255 AHR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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