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E294 RRU

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 RRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2009 122,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever travells a bit far

interior indicator tell tale is audioable

Pass 7 May 2008 120,248 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside wiper split

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 9 May 2007 119,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 118,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E294 RRU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E294 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E294 RRU registered?

E294 RRU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E294 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E294 RRU shows 4 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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