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E533 TPW

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE533 TPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 97,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes starting to rust

surface rust underneath vehicle front and rear suspension, floor, sills

Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,196 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 96,196 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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E533 TPW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E533 TPW, 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 E533 TPW registered?

E533 TPW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E533 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E533 TPW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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