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E848 HGM

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE848 HGM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear brake hoses perishing

brake pipes rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 87,859 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nick in near side front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,881 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear brake hose perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 80,876 miles

slight play off side front steering arm

tested in wet

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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E848 HGM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E848 HGM, 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 E848 HGM registered?

E848 HGM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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