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E721 MKV

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE721 MKV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 134,685 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 134,679 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 129,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 125,236 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 125,159 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 124,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 124,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 124,045 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 124,045 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

multiple bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2006 123,437 miles

ageing to various parts of vehicle

exhaust rusting

various oil leaks

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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E721 MKV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E721 MKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E721 MKV registered?

E721 MKV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E721 MKV safe to buy?

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