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E354 FFW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,863 mi
Last recorded124,863 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE354 FFW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 124,863 miles

floor corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 123,334 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,857 miles

REAR MOUNTING REATTACHED NEEDS CHECKIN G

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 121,842 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

REAR MOUNTING REATTACHED NEEDS CHECKIN G

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 120,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,990 miles

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

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

WATER PIPE ACROSS BACK OF ENGINE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 117,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FILTER AREA WET WITH DIESEL N OT DRIPPIN G

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 117,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 117,282 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HEAVY CORROSSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COIMPLIES WITH TEST REQUIREMENTS

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 117,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HEAVY CORROSSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COIMPLIES WITH TEST REQUIREMENTS

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 116,800 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO REAR SUSPENSION AND UNDERSIDE NOT THROUGH AT TEST TIME

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR TYRE SHOULDERED

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 116,800 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO REAR SUSPENSION AND UNDERSIDE NOT THROUGH AT TEST TIME

NSR TYRE SHOULDERED

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 116,165 miles

ADVISE NSR TYRE ON LIMIT

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE REAR SUSPEN SION AREA BUT NOT THROUGH YET

Fail 27 Mar 2006 116,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

ADVISE NSR TYRE ON LIMIT

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUT NOT THROUGH YET

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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E354 FFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E354 FFW, 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 E354 FFW registered?

E354 FFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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