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E643 NUC

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,470 mi
Last recorded70,470 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 NUC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,371 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,003 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,923 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,071 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,071 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 67,039 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides front (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed out of prescribed area

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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E643 NUC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E643 NUC, 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 E643 NUC registered?

E643 NUC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 June 1988.

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