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E416 FJN

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE416 FJN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers could be better

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers could be better

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,646 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 93,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,621 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 92,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,271 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 86,577 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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E416 FJN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E416 FJN, 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 E416 FJN registered?

E416 FJN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E416 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E416 FJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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