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E956 MDU

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 MDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,257 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 108,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,621 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 101,621 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked - offside rear sill starting to rust.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,490 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 86,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,495 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 79,486 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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E956 MDU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E956 MDU, 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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E956 MDU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E956 MDU safe to buy?

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