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E244 DWV

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE244 DWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 119,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 117,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 117,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 116,126 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 116,126 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 114,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension movment slightly stiff

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 11,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

border line brake bind nsr brakes

fuel pipes corroded

osr brake hose border line perished and cracked

wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,200 miles

border line brake bind nsr brakes

fuel pipes corroded

osr brake hose border line perished and cracked

wipers starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2011 111,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 109,667 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 94,112 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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E244 DWV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc 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 E244 DWV, 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 E244 DWV registered?

E244 DWV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E244 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E244 DWV 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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