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E947 DAP

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 DAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 131,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill near mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill near mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,252 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 130,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 128,087 miles

Oil leak

rear discs are slightly pitted on the inner face

Fail 24 Jul 2010 128,087 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs are slightly pitted on the inner face

Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,402 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear midle lapbelt not attached

Pass 17 Sep 2007 120,996 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 120,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

suspension has been heavily modified ( lowered )

Pass 21 Apr 2006 118,590 miles

front suspension leg tops has small amount of lift

suspension has been lowered close to bump stops,

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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E947 DAP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E947 DAP, 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 E947 DAP registered?

E947 DAP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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