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E674 CJN

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE674 CJN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,437 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,076 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 94,045 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,701 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust catching body

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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E674 CJN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E674 CJN, 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 E674 CJN registered?

E674 CJN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E674 CJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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