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E964 FRD

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,001 mi
Last recorded118,001 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE964 FRD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 118,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak from engine

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 118,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak from engine

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,442 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2007 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion front/rear metal brake pipes

corrosion inner sills

corrosion outer sills

slight brake imbalance front

Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,637 miles

corrosion front/rear metal brake pipes

corrosion inner sills

corrosion outer sills

slight brake imbalance front

Pass 22 Dec 2005 112,071 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 112,071 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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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E964 FRD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E964 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E964 FRD registered?

E964 FRD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 January 1988.

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