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E732 MRE

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,806 mi
Last recorded64,806 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE732 MRE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,806 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,325 miles

spare wheel missing-both rear brake pipes rusty=nsr tyre flat=clutch very snappy

Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,325 miles

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

spare wheel missing-both rear brake pipes rusty=nsr tyre flat=clutch very snappy

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,294 miles

rear brake pipes rusty--handbrake cables poor

Pass 23 May 2008 50,355 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 41,353 miles

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish

Fail 23 May 2007 41,341 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish

Pass 11 May 2006 36,841 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 36,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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E732 MRE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E732 MRE, 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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E732 MRE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E732 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E732 MRE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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