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E481 TOJ

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,773 mi
Last recorded90,773 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 TOJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 90,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,717 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,880 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jul 2007 87,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Offside front brake slightly binding

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2006 87,084 miles

All brake pipes have been cleaned up ah heavily greased

car has a lot of surface rust . it gives the apperance its been stood up for a while

off side wiper blade poor condition

Fail 10 May 2006 87,084 miles

All brake pipes have been cleaned up ah heavily greased

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

car has a lot of surface rust . it gives the apperance its been stood up for a while

off side wiper blade poor condition

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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E481 TOJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E481 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 E481 TOJ registered?

E481 TOJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E481 TOJ safe to buy?

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