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E718 XKC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,801 mi
Last recorded148,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE718 XKC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 148,801 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 147,142 miles

vehicle trailered rally tyres fitted to rally car tyre state rally use

Fail 30 Sep 2008 147,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 146,135 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 146,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 144,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E718 XKC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E718 XKC, 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 E718 XKC registered?

E718 XKC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E718 XKC safe to buy?

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