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E89 NUC

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,453 mi
Last recorded120,453 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 NUC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 120,453 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant hose rubbing on o/s/f chassis leg

o/s/f head lamp slightly loose fitment

slight corrosion n/s/f wheel arch ( inner)

slight corrosion under o/s/r seat

Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,605 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 119,599 miles

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

the offside front brake is binding very slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2006 116,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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E89 NUC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E89 NUC, 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 E89 NUC registered?

E89 NUC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 July 1988.

Is E89 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E89 NUC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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