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E482 RFX

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,559 mi
Last recorded160,559 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 RFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 160,559 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 160,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 159,675 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 159,675 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 157,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 149,865 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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E482 RFX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E482 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E482 RFX registered?

E482 RFX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E482 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E482 RFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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