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E214 KWK

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,784 mi
Last recorded85,784 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 KWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 85,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 85,457 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 85,453 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,809 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,786 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,513 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,155 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,787 miles

both rear tyres worn

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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E214 KWK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 E214 KWK, 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 E214 KWK registered?

E214 KWK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E214 KWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 KWK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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