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E904 OBD

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE904 OBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,702 miles

Advise full brake check

Advise oil leak around engine

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,702 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Advise full brake check

Advise oil leak around engine

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,042 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit and worn on outer edge to 0mm

Fail 31 May 2012 89,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit and worn on outer edge to 0mm

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,536 miles

Oil leak

all brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

slight play in rack ends

steering feels slightly rough when rotated may need further looking at

Fail 4 Jun 2011 86,536 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

slight play in rack ends

steering feels slightly rough when rotated may need further looking at

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

park brake has excess travel but locking both rear wheels when applied

severe oil contamination at engine carberretor alternater and sump area

slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

slight notchiness detected in steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2010 82,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

park brake has excess travel but locking both rear wheels when applied

severe oil contamination at engine carberretor alternater and sump area

slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

slight notchiness detected in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,722 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2009 79,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 May 2008 70,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,947 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 47,137 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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E904 OBD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E904 OBD, 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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E904 OBD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 July 1988.

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