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E764 DYJ

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,387 mi
Last recorded49,387 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE764 DYJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp temporary repair apparent?

Fail 1 Sep 2025 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,281 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear service brake performance low may require attention soon

Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 47,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,033 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES CRACKING

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,506 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 46,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre outer tread wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,396 miles

slight corrosion to door shutts (SEAT BELT AREA)

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes

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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E764 DYJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E764 DYJ, 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 E764 DYJ registered?

E764 DYJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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