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E313 JUT

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 JUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 81,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,835 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 80,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 79,735 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 79,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. BOTH FRONTS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT CONDENSTAION IN THE UNIT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL REAR OF (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,603 miles

both rear wheel arches at the rear corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,401 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,333 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

slight play in r/o/s wheel bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

boot floor has been undersealed

centre brake pipe greased

f/o/s wheel binding slightly

front brake discs corroded

front wipers starting to deteriorate

slight play in r/o/s wheel bearing

slight play in rear axel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,335 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,322 miles

slight cracking in both front tyres

slight rattle on exhaust middlebox

Fail 25 May 2013 65,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking in both front tyres

slight rattle on exhaust middlebox

Pass 23 May 2012 62,172 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,766 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,766 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible clutch worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 48,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 175,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 175,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 163,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 146,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 145,990 miles

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

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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E313 JUT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E313 JUT, 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 E313 JUT registered?

E313 JUT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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