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E635 MEG

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,953 mi
Last recorded64,953 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE635 MEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 64,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 64,188 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 64,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 64,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,029 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,368 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s and o/s./f brake sensor wires insecure

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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E635 MEG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E635 MEG, 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 E635 MEG registered?

E635 MEG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E635 MEG safe to buy?

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