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E293 DTM

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE293 DTM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,653 miles

Motorsport equipment fitted. rear seats not accessible

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 109,653 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Motorsport equipment fitted. rear seats not accessible

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,517 miles

Motorsport equipment fitted. Motorsport belts. No rear seats

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Calliper fouling on balance weights (rectified)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 109,517 miles

Motorsport equipment fitted. Motorsport belts. No rear seats

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Locking nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Calliper fouling on balance weights (rectified)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,888 miles

rally car fitted safety extras

Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,255 miles

Motorsport equipment fitted. Non standard belts. No rear seats fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2022 108,255 miles

Motorsport equipment fitted. Non standard belts. No rear seats fitted

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,788 miles

competion car safety fetures fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,248 miles

rally car fitted safety extras /no rear seats fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,248 miles

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

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

rally car fitted safety extras /no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 130,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 130,430 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 130,430 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 130,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E293 DTM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E293 DTM, 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 E293 DTM registered?

E293 DTM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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