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E608 GJM

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,523 mi
Last recorded95,523 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 GJM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 95,523 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,662 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,121 miles

offside rear tyre thin on th inside edge

slight stiffness in the lower steering column coupling

Fail 5 Feb 2010 92,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre thin on the inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 90,055 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 90,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,300 miles

both the rear brake hoses are perrished

front brake discs are in poor condition

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

offside rear tyre perrished and approaching the wear bars

Fail 12 Mar 2008 88,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both the rear brake hoses are perrished

front brake discs are in poor condition

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

offside rear tyre perrished and approaching the wear bars

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,602 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses becomming perrished

front brake discs are in poor condition

nearside front headlight begining to show poor light

Fail 12 Mar 2007 85,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear flexi brake hoses are perrished

front brake discs are in poor condition

nearside front headlamp begining to show poor light

Pass 15 Mar 2006 83,488 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in top steering column bush

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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E608 GJM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 E608 GJM, 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 E608 GJM registered?

E608 GJM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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