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E840 CAM

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,762 mi
Last recorded113,762 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 CAM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 113,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play steering rack n/s

Fail 16 Mar 2007 113,756 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 105,737 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 109,711 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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E840 CAM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E840 CAM, 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 E840 CAM registered?

E840 CAM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E840 CAM safe to buy?

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