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E75 DVX

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE75 DVX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,728 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 102,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,602 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,506 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 102,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,369 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 102,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 102,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 102,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 102,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,952 miles

modified competition car

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,811 miles

modified race car

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,349 miles

modified rally car , uprated steering ,brakes, suspension and safety components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,132 miles

competitioncarfittedwithupretedcomponents

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,053 miles

competion car fitted with race brakes steering suspension and wheels also race seats straps roll cage and dif

Pass 7 Mar 2013 100,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,952 miles

race car fitted with lsd race seats belts and cage mods to steering brakes and suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,859 miles

modified race car fitted with lsd racing brake and suspension systemsand race seats and belts

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,717 miles

competion car modified steering brakes suspension and gearbox dif

Pass 21 Apr 2009 100,492 miles

race car fitted modified brakes steering suspension lsd race box so tapley brake test done

Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,123 miles

race seats and seatbelts fitted original seatbelts still in place

Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,902 miles

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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E75 DVX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E75 DVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E75 DVX registered?

E75 DVX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is E75 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E75 DVX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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