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E323 HLP

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 HLP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,861 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 108,861 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 106,480 miles

advise o/s inner wing corroded

advise o/s n/s sills corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

advise o/s inner wing corroded

advise o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,419 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 96,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bad running lumpy

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,492 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 89,168 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack/delaminate due to old age.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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E323 HLP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E323 HLP, 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 E323 HLP registered?

E323 HLP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E323 HLP safe to buy?

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