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E211 WKD

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 WKD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 125,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,894 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 124,311 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted fouling on link rod (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing full of filer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ful of filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 124,262 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

light corrosion to various places on vehicle

vehicle boiled over during test

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,747 miles

cracks in near side front tyre tread

Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,745 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

cracks in near side front tyre tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,443 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 11,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 114,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,070 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 107,070 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,908 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,908 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 86,709 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish...185/60*14

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,331 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 WKD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD registered?

E211 WKD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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