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E645 BMR

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,999 mi
Last recorded81,999 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE645 BMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,999 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 81,999 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity bad earth (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wheel fowling inner wing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,999 miles

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

offside and nearside sill have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside sill have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 81,999 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front inner wings and front panel below headlamps. corrosion to rear arches and sill ends.

odometer appears not to work

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,999 miles

corrosion present at rear of nearside cill

Fail 11 Aug 2011 81,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corosion present at rear of nearside cill

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,999 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 81,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009
Fail 23 Jul 2009

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 81,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dust covers split on lower ball joints

rear jacking points rusty but not holed

Fail 26 Jul 2006 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear jacking points showing signs of corrosion but not holed

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E645 BMR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E645 BMR, 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 E645 BMR registered?

E645 BMR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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