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E400 HMO

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

166,677 mi
Last recorded166,677 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 HMO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 166,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 165,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 165,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 165,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 165,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 165,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 165,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 165,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 164,035 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 163,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 162,905 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 162,883 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

could not assess condition of metal brake pipes over top of fuel tank

Pass 18 Apr 2006 162,284 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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E400 HMO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 E400 HMO, 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 E400 HMO registered?

E400 HMO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E400 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E400 HMO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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