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E754 ATA

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE754 ATA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 123,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 104,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 98,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 92,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 92,328 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake pipe ferrules have heavy surface corrosion

rear brake backing plates corroded but at time of test do not meet the criteria to fail

Fail 13 Nov 2006 92,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on front discs

rear brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,823 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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E754 ATA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E754 ATA, 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 E754 ATA registered?

E754 ATA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E754 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E754 ATA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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