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E674 XUG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,748 mi
Last recorded73,748 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE674 XUG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2016 73,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear shock fitted incorrectly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,251 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,231 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 71,231 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,527 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,629 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 64,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 XUG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E674 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

E674 XUG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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