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E211 MPY

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,797 mi
Last recorded57,797 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 MPY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 57,797 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses at Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 57,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,576 miles

both front brake discs slightly scored

metal brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,576 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

both front brake discs slightly scored

metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,149 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,966 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 46,966 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,229 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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E211 MPY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E211 MPY, 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 E211 MPY registered?

E211 MPY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E211 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E211 MPY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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