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E439 TOJ

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE439 TOJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,169 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,169 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,921 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 65,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,605 miles

nearside headlamp lense deterioated

Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,605 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside headlamp lense deterioated

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,370 miles

both headlamps dim

Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlamps dim

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,485 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,161 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 102,396 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 102,382 miles

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 87,539 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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E439 TOJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E439 TOJ, 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 E439 TOJ registered?

E439 TOJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E439 TOJ safe to buy?

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