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E286 LYM

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 LYM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 134,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 134,146 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 131,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,564 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 124,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 124,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 120,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 120,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 120,632 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 119,574 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 118,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 117,507 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 115,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 115,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 114,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 12 Jun 2007 113,718 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 113,718 miles

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

n/s/r/handbrake cable adrift and rubbing tyre..

Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s handbrake cable mounting clips broken

Pass 4 Jul 2005 111,478 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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E286 LYM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E286 LYM, 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 E286 LYM registered?

E286 LYM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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