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E977 TPW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,754 mi
Last recorded185,754 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE977 TPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 185,754 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 183,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 179,682 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 174,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 168,446 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 168,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 162,752 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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E977 TPW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E977 TPW, 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 E977 TPW registered?

E977 TPW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 May 1988.

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