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E314 FVJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,169 mi
Last recorded77,169 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE314 FVJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 77,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 77,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2018 66,581 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 58,636 miles

O/S steering rack boot cracking

Fail 2 May 2017 58,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

O/S steering rack boot cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,005 miles

front brake discs showing deterioration

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,005 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,734 miles

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

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

n/s sill showing deterioration

n/s steering rack boot deteriorated on limit

n/s steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,355 miles

N/S/F steering rack has slight play

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,645 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nsf tyre perished on outer and inner wall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,912 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear number plates de- laminated

o/s/r brake application low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,959 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear number plates slightly de-laminated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,196 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 38,531 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,013 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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E314 FVJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 E314 FVJ, 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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E314 FVJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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