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E557 GCF

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,378 mi
Last recorded175,378 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 GCF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 175,378 miles

Offside Front head light lens broken

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

vehicle has been modified for track racing has all legal requirements

Pass 28 May 2025 175,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear No plate light dull

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

Rear seats missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle been modified or track day racing has all legal requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2024 175,380 miles

Rear seats missing at time of test

vehicle been modified for track day racing has all legal requirement

Fail 6 Jun 2024 175,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats missing at time of test

vehicle been modified for track day racing has all legal requirement

Fail 20 May 2024 175,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats missing at time of test

brake pad warning light on dash

vehicle been modified for track day racing, but has all legal requirements

Pass 21 Dec 2022 175,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear seats missing at time of test

handbrake only just met requirement

this vehicle has been modified for track racing, but has all legal requirements

Fail 7 Dec 2022 175,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear seats missing at time of test

handbrake only just met requirement

this vehicle has been modified for track racing, but has all legal requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2021 175,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 175,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,304 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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E557 GCF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E557 GCF, 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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E557 GCF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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