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E793 STG

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,919 mi
Last recorded131,919 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE793 STG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 131,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 131,853 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 127,078 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 120,892 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 115,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 109,089 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E793 STG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E793 STG, 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 E793 STG registered?

E793 STG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E793 STG safe to buy?

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