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E882 YKK

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,913 mi
Last recorded108,913 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE882 YKK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,913 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake flexi hose fouling body

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear shocks corroded and weak

Fail 3 Oct 2019 107,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure And lens loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shocks corroded and weak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,095 miles

Coolant leak Various ()

Rear Shock absorbers weak

Fail 12 Sep 2018 107,095 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slow little effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Coolant leak Several ()

Nearside park brake cable fouling rigid brake pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,028 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 107,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 107,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,982 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 106,972 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 105,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 102,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 102,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E882 YKK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E882 YKK, 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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E882 YKK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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