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E275 GAN

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,758 mi
Last recorded125,758 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE275 GAN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 125,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 125,117 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 125,117 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,324 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,545 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 123,545 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,385 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,588 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 120,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 120,314 miles

Slight play in front struts

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,188 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 120,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,341 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 119,341 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 119,307 miles

Hydrolic Hand Brake Fitted But Also Cables Too

Powersteering Rack Looks Wet But No Leaks Can Be Seen

Pass 1 Dec 2006 118,776 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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E275 GAN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E275 GAN, 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 E275 GAN registered?

E275 GAN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E275 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E275 GAN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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