MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre deteriorating and has minor side wall damage
brake pipes to rear hoses starting to corrode (front & rear of fuel tank) both sides unable to fully inspect due to obstructed view
corrosion on offside sill but within limits
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both wiper blades split
brake pipes to rear hoses starting to corrode (front & rear of fuel tank) both sides unable to fully inspect due to obstructed view
corrosion on offside sill but within limits
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
the o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
rubber fuel pipe on carburetteris perishing
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
rubber fuel pipe on carburetteris perishing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate is cracked but can still be seen from a distance
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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E542 YKU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 E542 YKU, 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 E542 YKU registered?
E542 YKU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1988.
Is E542 YKU safe to buy?
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