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E876 XKR

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

155,800 mi
Last recorded155,800 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE876 XKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2007 155,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes at front

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch under bonnet

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

offside rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 3 May 2006 150,613 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 150,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

major engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

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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E876 XKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E876 XKR, 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 E876 XKR registered?

E876 XKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E876 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E876 XKR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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