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E210 KGM

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

195,405 mi
Last recorded195,405 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 KGM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 195,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 195,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 194,754 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 194,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch faulty right hand indicator does not hold (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

power steering oil leak but not excessive

Fail 30 Apr 2021 194,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear service brake only reaches minimum effort

Pass 13 May 2019 195,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top bolt (one of three) broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering weak in operation

Fail 8 May 2019 194,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Wishbone front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top bolt (one of three) broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 194,152 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front seats worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front top mount securing bolt missing /broken

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 193,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both door sills corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 193,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both door sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 192,781 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 31 May 2013 191,216 miles

Serious oil leak from engine

Warning 'STOP' light illuminated

Fail 31 May 2013 191,216 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Serious oil leak from engine

Warning 'STOP' light illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 189,246 miles

Oil leakage from engine/ gearbox area

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 189,246 miles

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

Oil leakage from engine/ gearbox area

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 189,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 189,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 182,800 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 182,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight leak from o/s/r s/absr

Pass 1 Aug 2008 174,923 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 164,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 159,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside front constant velocity joint boot damp

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

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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E210 KGM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E210 KGM, 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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E210 KGM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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