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E41 UGT

1987 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,466 mi
Last recorded58,466 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE41 UGT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 58,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,430 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,322 miles

nearside mirror slightly loose

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,686 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,643 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 57,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,883 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,111 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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E41 UGT is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 E41 UGT, 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 39 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E41 UGT registered?

E41 UGT is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1987.

Is E41 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E41 UGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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