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E413 HLY

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE413 HLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,185 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding possible brakes caliper seize

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,398 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 41,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,516 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,561 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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E413 HLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E413 HLY, 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 E413 HLY registered?

E413 HLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E413 HLY safe to buy?

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