MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine smoke on limit
front number plate secureity on limit
radiator leaking
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine smoke on limit
front number plate secureity on limit
radiator leaking
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E638 EMJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel 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 E638 EMJ, 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 E638 EMJ registered?
E638 EMJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1988.
Is E638 EMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E638 EMJ 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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