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E653 MPV

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,531 mi
Last recorded55,531 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 MPV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 55,531 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight bind nearside front

Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,414 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 54,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,808 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,733 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E653 MPV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E653 MPV, 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 E653 MPV registered?

E653 MPV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E653 MPV safe to buy?

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