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E539 OPR

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,237 mi
Last recorded123,237 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 OPR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,237 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,539 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Fail 9 Dec 2016 122,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre rubber deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,381 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 119,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre nail

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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E539 OPR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E539 OPR, 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 E539 OPR registered?

E539 OPR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E539 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E539 OPR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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