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E151 KDP

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,731 mi
Last recorded182,731 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE151 KDP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 182,731 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 181,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 181,067 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight wear to rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch n/s/f upper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan, above tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil level low

Fail 9 Oct 2023 181,067 miles

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight wear to rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch n/s/f upper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan, above tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil level low

Pass 5 Oct 2022 178,642 miles

Lower engine mount bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough to rotate

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2021 176,547 miles

engine oil level low

nearside rear flexi hose cracking

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough to rotate

oil leaks

slight interferance rear lights

Pass 5 Oct 2020 175,255 miles

fuel pipes corroding

oil leaks

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

small splits in offside front bottom ball joint rubber

Pass 5 Apr 2019 173,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight blow from exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2018 172,507 miles

oil leak

slight play both rear arm bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2017 171,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 168,586 miles

oil leak

oil low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 165,432 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSF washer jet little water hitting screen

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside wheel rear slight binding

Pass 9 Apr 2014 163,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 160,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper blade split

oil leak noticed (engine area)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 156,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 154,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 153,013 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 153,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 151,158 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 151,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 150,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 150,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 148,250 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 148,250 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E151 KDP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 E151 KDP, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E151 KDP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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