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E515 FJN

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,173 mi
Last recorded182,173 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 FJN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 182,173 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front to rear and all rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE STEERING RACK SIDEARM WORN

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

Fail 30 Jul 2007 182,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT TO REAR AND ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE STEERING RACK SIDEARM WORN

Pass 31 Jul 2006 173,196 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 173,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

steering rack end bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2005 161,510 miles

slight wear to n/s of steering rack †n/s/r tyre tread low †rear silenser leaking tied with string

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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E515 FJN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E515 FJN, 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 E515 FJN registered?

E515 FJN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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