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E574 VVM

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

309,467 mi
Last recorded309,467 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE574 VVM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 309,467 miles

Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear floors and front panel by rad (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 306,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 306,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 303,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 297,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 290,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 284,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 284,350 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 276,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 266,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 257,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 247,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 236,120 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 236,118 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 227,254 miles

Oil leak

Slight rumble on N/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 218,116 miles

Both rear flexis slightly perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r brake pipe corroding

O/s/f suspension arm ball joint rubber split

O/s/r brake pipe slightly twisted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 209,113 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 209,113 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake servo pump lazy

Pass 28 Apr 2009 194,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 184,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 169,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 162,076 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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E574 VVM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E574 VVM, 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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E574 VVM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 January 1988.

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