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E378 BGK

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,411 mi
Last recorded66,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE378 BGK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,411 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,628 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,625 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking on there inside walls

offside door trim hang off(possible dangerous edge)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,688 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 64,684 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,860 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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E378 BGK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E378 BGK, 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 E378 BGK registered?

E378 BGK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E378 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E378 BGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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