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E271 AJC

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,297 mi
Last recorded147,297 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 AJC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 147,297 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 147,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 142,907 miles

bolt missing from 1st exhaust joint

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Oct 2009 142,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt missing from 1st exhaust joint

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2008 136,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension bushes starting to split

Fail 4 Nov 2008 136,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 127,888 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 127,888 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 124,255 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 124,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front anti roll bar compliance bushes poor condition

rear flexy brake hoses cracking

wear nearside front upper strut mount

Pass 2 Nov 2005 122,865 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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E271 AJC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E271 AJC, 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 E271 AJC registered?

E271 AJC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E271 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E271 AJC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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