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E611 ABW

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,888 mi
Last recorded139,888 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE611 ABW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 139,888 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 138,963 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 136,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 135,033 miles

N/S Rear Bump Stop Missing /Rear Suspension Soft

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

N/S Rear Bump Stop Missing /Rear Suspension Soft

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 134,779 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,344 miles

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

Slight interaction rear lights

Fail 13 Jun 2018 134,341 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight interaction rear lights

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 134,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,436 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 124,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 120,711 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 120,711 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 116,079 miles

Boot floor showing signs of detteriation.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 116,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Boot floor showing signs of detteriation.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 115,767 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 115,767 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E611 ABW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E611 ABW, 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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E611 ABW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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