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E47 JPF

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,248 mi
Last recorded43,248 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE47 JPF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 43,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 42,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,263 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passengers Side (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 41,839 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passengers Side (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,171 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,513 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,640 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 39,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,349 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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E47 JPF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E47 JPF, 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 E47 JPF registered?

E47 JPF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E47 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E47 JPF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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