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E562 PJT

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,775 mi
Last recorded49,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE562 PJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,654 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,654 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,870 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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E562 PJT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E562 PJT, 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 E562 PJT registered?

E562 PJT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E562 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E562 PJT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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