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E157 UKG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 UKG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 132,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 132,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 131,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 129,938 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,995 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 126,660 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 126,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 123,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 121,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 118,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 118,527 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 117,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 117,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 110,321 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 107,830 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 107,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in tyre

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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E157 UKG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E157 UKG, 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 E157 UKG registered?

E157 UKG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E157 UKG safe to buy?

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