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E277 LYM

1988 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,315 mi
Last recorded99,315 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 LYM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 99,315 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 145/80/13 75T.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,315 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 145/80/13 75T.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,576 miles

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

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

front half of n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rearv6mm 145/80r13 75t

Fail 9 Dec 2010 98,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front half of n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rearv6mm 145/80r13 75t

Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,600 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 97,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 95,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,784 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 92,023 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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E277 LYM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E277 LYM, 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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E277 LYM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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