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E351 CTU

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 CTU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 132,361 miles

after market exhaust fitted

both outer sills require attention soon

centre to rear exhaust has a slight blow

oil around engine

secondery hydrolic handbrake fitted

washers require attention soon

Pass 1 Aug 2008 129,912 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 129,894 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 130,728 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 130,728 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E351 CTU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E351 CTU, 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

How do I check the history of E351 CTU?

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What year was E351 CTU registered?

E351 CTU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E351 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E351 CTU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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