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A22 EGS

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 EGS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,624 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Attention required ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,134 miles

Alternator belt in very poor condition

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Alternator belt in very poor condition

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2021 71,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Contacting tyre on left hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,976 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,475 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,475 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,351 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,569 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,289 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,389 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,297 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2006 61,384 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2005 59,716 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

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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A22 EGS is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A22 EGS, 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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A22 EGS is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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