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E779 MHP

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE779 MHP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 125,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,730 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 125,718 miles

Emissions not tested Car will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 125,335 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 125,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,367 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

Fail 27 Mar 2013 124,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,416 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2011 123,045 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 122,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 121,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 119,122 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 wheel arches have corrosion

bottom rear engine mounting is slightly perished

brake pipes from front to rear have corrosion

offside front alloy inner rim has a slight buckle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 119,122 miles

Offside Rear 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 wheel arches have corrosion

bottom rear engine mounting is slightly perished

brake pipes from front to rear have corrosion

offside front alloy inner rim has a slight buckle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 115,662 miles

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

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

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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E779 MHP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E779 MHP, 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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E779 MHP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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