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E262 JLY

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,449 mi
Last recorded115,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 JLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,187 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,187 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 114,162 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,718 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 112,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,012 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,012 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2013 111,927 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 111,583 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 111,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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E262 JLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E262 JLY, 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 E262 JLY registered?

E262 JLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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