MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear bump stop missing.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear bump stop missing.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E492 EAU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E492 EAU, 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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E492 EAU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 May 1988.
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