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E442 UCL

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 UCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 114,736 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 79,242 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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E442 UCL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E442 UCL, 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 E442 UCL registered?

E442 UCL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E442 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E442 UCL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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