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E661 RUE

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE661 RUE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 111,999 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 111,906 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,848 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,860 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,204 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 104,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,040 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,932 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 93,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 93,847 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,645 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2012 90,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 88,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 86,292 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 84,223 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 84,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 82,635 miles

N/S/F wiper split (still clears screen)

O/S/F track rod end gaiter split

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 80,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,552 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E661 RUE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E661 RUE, 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 E661 RUE registered?

E661 RUE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E661 RUE safe to buy?

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