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E54 JVH

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,843 mi
Last recorded116,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 JVH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2012 113,445 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s sill corroding

n/s/f wheel arch corroding

o/s sill corroding

they is a slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,675 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 101,699 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 101,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,053 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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E54 JVH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E54 JVH, 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 E54 JVH registered?

E54 JVH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E54 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 JVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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