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E722 VCM

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,179 mi
Last recorded23,179 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE722 VCM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 21,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,400 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 11,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 10,962 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 10,962 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 10,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,679 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 12 May 2006 9,265 miles

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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E722 VCM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E722 VCM, 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 E722 VCM registered?

E722 VCM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E722 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E722 VCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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