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E357 NTC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,580 mi
Last recorded100,580 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE357 NTC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 100,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 100,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,262 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 95,220 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,073 miles

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,219 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly sorroded.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

nsr brake binding

Fail 5 Aug 2008 83,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

nsr brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,885 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 81,882 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

front tyres wearing off on edges

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r tyre geting low

rear hand brake cable outers starting to split both sides

top of rear outer sills and bottom of rear wings are corroded

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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E357 NTC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E357 NTC, 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 E357 NTC registered?

E357 NTC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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