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E852 ENK

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 ENK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side brake warning wire snapped

off side wiper not clearing screen

Pass 22 May 2009 55,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2009 55,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2008 55,613 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded slightly on surface

offside rear outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 28 May 2008 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded slightly on surface

offside rear outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch stiff

nearside front wiper blade ends split

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 55,230 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake disc edges starting to corrode and front brakes noisy

nearside front and both rear tyres - sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2005 52,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 52,835 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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E852 ENK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E852 ENK, 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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E852 ENK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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