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SIG 2205

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 2205
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2019 102,965 miles

Central Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,575 miles

engine blue smoking but no excessive

Fail 24 Feb 2018 99,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

engine blue smoking but no excessive

Fail 15 Feb 2018 99,533 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolt pulling out of floor (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high aim high and unlevel (1.8)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear slight weakness in nsr suspension

Offside Upper bolt missing from engine mount

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shocker weak

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,662 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 90,122 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,850 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 85,576 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,926 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 80,361 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 80,361 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear no plate slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2006 77,654 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 77,654 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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SIG 2205 is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SIG 2205, 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 SIG 2205 registered?

SIG 2205 is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 January 1988.

Is SIG 2205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 2205 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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