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E353 ERB

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 ERB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 93,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 92,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 May 2020 92,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,230 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,230 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,555 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,478 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 90,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 90,821 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 90,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,354 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 90,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2012 90,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 89,993 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 89,415 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 89,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,481 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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E353 ERB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E353 ERB, 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 E353 ERB registered?

E353 ERB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E353 ERB safe to buy?

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