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E422 UUM

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 UUM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 84,620 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,587 miles

Corrosion within 30cm of gearbox mounting but no excessive.

Front radiator support corroded but not excessive.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,535 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,493 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 84,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,411 miles

bootfloor corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,260 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,190 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s strut top mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 84,031 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill, body filler present (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion front and rear panels. (6.1.B.2)

O.S.R tire cracks in tread.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion front and rear panels slight corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

O.S.R. tyre cracks in tread.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front and rear panels. (6.1.B.2)

O.S. R tyre çracks in tread.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion Front and rear panels. (6.1.B.2)

O.S. R tyre çracks in tread.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,486 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre cracks in tread.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 83,480 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre cracks in tread.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R tyre cracks in tread.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,059 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre cracks in tread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brakes binding slightly.;

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,194 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,193 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,935 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 79,053 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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E422 UUM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E422 UUM, 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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E422 UUM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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