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E591 AKO

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 AKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

steering slightly notchy

Fail 16 May 2025 68,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

steering slightly notchy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective one rear mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket rubbing on offside brake cable

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 67,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear torsion bar end bearing slightly stiff

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2012 64,826 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 60,536 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 105,520 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 91,430 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 91,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 90,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,606 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 89,888 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 89,879 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E591 AKO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E591 AKO, 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 E591 AKO registered?

E591 AKO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 June 1988.

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