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E469 DMB

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,597 mi
Last recorded72,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE469 DMB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,597 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,586 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise rust patches on o/s sill no holes time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,700 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,769 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 68,769 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,500 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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E469 DMB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E469 DMB, 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 E469 DMB registered?

E469 DMB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E469 DMB safe to buy?

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