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E991 KLN

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE991 KLN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,235 miles

Front Oil leak ()

bonnet catch faulty

engine cooling fan inop

Pass 20 Jun 2016 123,821 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 123,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose insecure (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

oil and water leaks

Pass 27 May 2015 122,836 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2015 122,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,300 miles

Recent covering of body seal to all of underbody and components.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 122,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Recent covering of body seal to all of underbody and components.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,668 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower steering U J gaiter deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 121,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower steering U J gaiter deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 121,015 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four discs worn

Pass 6 May 2009 119,839 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 119,798 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,767 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 108,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 103,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very slight increase and decrease on rear service brake.

Fail 26 May 2007 103,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight movement in front seats

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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E991 KLN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 E991 KLN, 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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E991 KLN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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