MOT Status
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175,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front head light lens broken
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
vehicle has been modified for track racing has all legal requirements
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear No plate light dull
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
Rear seats missing
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle been modified or track day racing has all legal requirements
Rear seats missing at time of test
vehicle been modified for track day racing has all legal requirement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear seats missing at time of test
vehicle been modified for track day racing has all legal requirement
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear seats missing at time of test
brake pad warning light on dash
vehicle been modified for track day racing, but has all legal requirements
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear rear seats missing at time of test
handbrake only just met requirement
this vehicle has been modified for track racing, but has all legal requirements
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear rear seats missing at time of test
handbrake only just met requirement
this vehicle has been modified for track racing, but has all legal requirements
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E557 GCF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 E557 GCF, 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 E557 GCF registered?
E557 GCF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 February 1988.
Is E557 GCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E557 GCF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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