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E588 ARO

1987 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,601 mi
Last recorded130,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Peugeot 205100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE588 ARO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 130,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 128,567 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 127,719 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 127,714 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,194 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,921 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 125,921 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs are pitted but serviceable

Pass 28 Nov 2008 119,967 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 119,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

off side rear hand brake cable insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2008 119,961 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s sill corroded at rear...o/s/f tyre 2mm....front pads low...hand brake cable rubbing on wheel...non standard wheels fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 111,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 107,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 107,431 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E588 ARO is a 1987 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E588 ARO, 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 E588 ARO registered?

E588 ARO is a 1987 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 October 1987.

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