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E475 YWL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,327 mi
Last recorded142,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE475 YWL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 142,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 142,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 141,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 140,851 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 140,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,774 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 140,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust hanger close to fuel tank

Fail 3 Aug 2018 140,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust hanger close to fuel tank

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 137,170 miles

power steering pipes incorrectly routed

Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,170 miles

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

power steering pipes incorrectly routed

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,016 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 129,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 128,991 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 128,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 123,495 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 123,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 123,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 120,520 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 116,548 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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E475 YWL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 E475 YWL, 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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E475 YWL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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