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E345 YRJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,821 mi
Last recorded193,821 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 YRJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 193,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 193,682 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 193,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 193,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 193,517 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 193,443 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan and rear panel corroded badly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

bonnet cable fault

Rear Lower corrosion around spare wheel carrier

Pass 12 Apr 2019 192,812 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Nearside Rear brake low readings

Fail 5 Apr 2019 192,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Nearside Rear brake low readings

Fail 27 Feb 2019 192,809 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold to pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs very rusty

Nearside Front Inner wing holed

Rear lamps have interaction

Pass 28 Feb 2018 192,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 192,590 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 192,220 miles

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 192,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. tyre is also in poor condition on the tread shoulder (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 190,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 186,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 186,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 183,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 182,819 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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E345 YRJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E345 YRJ, 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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E345 YRJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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