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E21 PBS

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,401 mi
Last recorded98,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 PBS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 97,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 97,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 96,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,203 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 90,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,396 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 89,395 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E21 PBS is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E21 PBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E21 PBS registered?

E21 PBS is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E21 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 PBS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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