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E420 JPM

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 JPM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 97,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 96,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 96,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,740 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 87,456 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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E420 JPM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E420 JPM, 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 E420 JPM registered?

E420 JPM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E420 JPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 JPM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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