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E183 FRA

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 FRA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,023 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering rack rough through travel

Fail 30 Oct 2025 129,023 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering rack rough through travel

Pass 2 Nov 2024 128,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,993 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 127,958 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 127,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 127,638 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 12,715 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 126,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipe greased

Pass 11 Feb 2017 125,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 125,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 124,804 miles

corroding and pitting on both front inner discs borderline

Pass 31 Jan 2015 124,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 25 Jan 2014 122,702 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 121,440 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Fail 26 Jan 2013 121,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

OFFSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 28 Jan 2012 119,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

security of both front flexihoses.

Fail 5 Feb 2011 118,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear in near side rear radius arm bearing

wear in near side steering rack end borderline

Pass 5 Feb 2011 118,389 miles

wear in near side rear radius arm bearing

wear in near side steering rack end borderline

Pass 19 Dec 2009 117,705 miles

slight play in offside lower ball joint

slight wear in nearside track rod end

some deterioration of front brake disc inner faces

Pass 22 Dec 2008 117,053 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty

wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2008 117,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty

wear in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2007 115,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 115,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2006 113,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 113,861 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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E183 FRA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 E183 FRA, 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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E183 FRA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 July 1988.

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