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E954 LLE

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,464 mi
Last recorded35,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 LLE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,464 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,889 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in side walls + inbetween treads

Fail 3 Jul 2012 34,885 miles

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

Both rear tyres have cracks in side walls + inbetween treads

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,198 miles

both rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,196 miles

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

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

both rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,265 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 32,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,826 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,260 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal high

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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E954 LLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E954 LLE, 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 E954 LLE registered?

E954 LLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 July 1988.

Is E954 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E954 LLE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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