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E852 MYY

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,509 mi
Last recorded118,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 MYY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 117,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 117,294 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 115,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 113,422 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 110,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,097 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 105,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 103,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 101,902 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 101,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 88,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 86,655 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 84,567 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2006 83,563 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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E852 MYY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E852 MYY, 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 E852 MYY registered?

E852 MYY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 May 1988.

Is E852 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E852 MYY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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