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E357 OME

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE357 OME
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 165,567 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 165,567 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

passangersseat slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2008 157,768 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 157,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 148,770 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 148,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 138,475 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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E357 OME is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OME, 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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E357 OME is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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