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E515 JHD

1988 Peugeot 205

Gold Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,112 mi
Last recorded104,112 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 JHD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,112 miles

drivers door check missing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 104,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

drivers door check missing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,728 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,728 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,465 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,215 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 69,211 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,433 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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E515 JHD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JHD, 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 JHD registered?

E515 JHD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E515 JHD safe to buy?

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