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E77 MDU

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,492 mi
Last recorded149,492 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE77 MDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 149,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 148,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,691 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,490 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 148,490 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 147,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 147,070 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 146,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 146,154 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 145,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 143,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 143,002 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leek on engine at rear

osf drivers door slight corrosion bottom edge

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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E77 MDU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E77 MDU, 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 E77 MDU registered?

E77 MDU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E77 MDU safe to buy?

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