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E856 LLE

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE856 LLE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,142 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,140 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 443,336 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 43,314 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

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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E856 LLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 E856 LLE, 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 E856 LLE registered?

E856 LLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 July 1988.

Is E856 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E856 LLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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