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E221 MLS

1987 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,593 mi
Last recorded141,593 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 MLS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,593 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in stantion tube (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 141,593 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 141,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 140,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 139,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 138,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 137,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 136,884 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 136,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 136,411 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 136,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 134,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 133,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 132,653 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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E221 MLS is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 E221 MLS, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E221 MLS is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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