MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear sill repair coated
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear sill repair coated
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
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E499 XNT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 E499 XNT, 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 E499 XNT registered?
E499 XNT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 March 1988.
Is E499 XNT safe to buy?
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