MOT Status
Mileage
169,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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E499 MFH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E499 MFH, 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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E499 MFH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1988.
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