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E744 MUL

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,854 mi
Last recorded109,854 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE744 MUL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 108,164 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 108,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,019 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 108,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Replace spark plug (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,835 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 117,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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E744 MUL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E744 MUL, 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 E744 MUL registered?

E744 MUL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E744 MUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E744 MUL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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