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E914 YKK

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,218 mi
Last recorded110,218 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 YKK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

rear lower bumper loose.

slight coolant leak from radiator.

slight play in offside front suspension, track control arm bush.

steering column, lower universal joint, outer cover damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,682 miles

Battery loose

Front anti-roll bar rubber bushes worn

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings cracked and corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery loose

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings cracked and corroded

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint loose

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,638 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings cracked and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,738 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 71,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,154 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,013 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,225 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 50,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,677 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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E914 YKK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E914 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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E914 YKK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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