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E81 CFC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE81 CFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,640 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,637 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reverse lights working

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,572 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 89,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,349 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,785 miles

Grease Visable Offside Outer CV Boot But No Visable Hole

Offside Front Tyre Cut In Outer Sidewall

Steering has slightly notchy feel under load

Fail 19 Nov 2013 88,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Grease Visable Offside Outer CV Boot But No Visable Hole

Offside Front Tyre Cut In Outer Sidewall

Pass 2 May 2013 88,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,488 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,205 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 81,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,236 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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E81 CFC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E81 CFC, 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 E81 CFC registered?

E81 CFC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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