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E205 HTP

1987 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,064 mi
Last recorded134,064 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE205 HTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 134,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 130,149 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 129,040 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 127,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 126,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 123,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mannifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,141 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,024 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,515 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 121,239 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,239 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,735 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 120,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 116,711 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Fail 11 Apr 2011 116,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Fail 20 Apr 2010 116,384 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe corroding

near side front inner wheelarch slightly corroded

off side front inner wheelarch heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 116,384 miles

front subframe corroding

near side front inner wheelarch slightly corroded

off side front inner wheelarch heavily corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 116,154 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front of both front inner wings corroded through

front subframe corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,154 miles

Coolant leak

front of both front inner wings corroded through

front subframe corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2008 115,390 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 115,177 miles

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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E205 HTP is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E205 HTP, 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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What year was E205 HTP registered?

E205 HTP is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E205 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E205 HTP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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