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E777 HPL

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,748 mi
Last recorded57,748 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 HPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,748 miles

Central Front Coolant leak coolant leaking from overflow while running ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 57,748 miles

Central Front Coolant leak coolant leaking from overflow while running ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements refitted hose to horns (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 57,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,686 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 56,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 56,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,739 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 53,739 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,394 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,573 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch operation stiff

off front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,747 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine starting to emit blue smoke on tick over

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,981 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 47,880 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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E777 HPL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E777 HPL, 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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E777 HPL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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