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E217 UOK

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,362 mi
Last recorded79,362 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 UOK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,362 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 79,361 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front of chassis rail to front panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear most fuel/brake pipe securing clip detached from floor

Fail 17 Nov 2021 79,359 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and rear quarter not welded after repairs. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire From pipe near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 78,978 miles

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter perished and weeping grease

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

Poly v belt misaligned on pulleys

Pass 19 May 2018 78,895 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2017 78,796 miles

Front flexible brake hoses only satisfactorly retained

Minor exhaust blow from sealing joint from intermediate pipe to rear silencer.

O/S/F outer c.v gaiter very small hole in rubber weeping small amount of grease.

O/S/R flexible brake hose twisted

Rear O/S & N/S brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded

Slight weepage of grease from N/S/F outer c.v gaiter larger end.

Pass 28 May 2016 78,746 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 78,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 78,692 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 78,447 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 78,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 78,038 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 78,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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E217 UOK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 E217 UOK, 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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E217 UOK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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