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E5 PCG

1996 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 20592,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PCG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 139,408 miles

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

spare tyre worn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 139,401 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 14 Mar 2008 131,354 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 131,354 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 116,944 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 116,902 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 103,302 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 103,122 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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E5 PCG is a 1996 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 92,095 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 E5 PCG, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E5 PCG registered?

E5 PCG is a 1996 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is E5 PCG safe to buy?

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