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E784 JAN

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,284 mi
Last recorded159,284 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE784 JAN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 157,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe, leaking from small hole in pipework. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 156,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 155,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 154,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 152,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 152,109 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount

Fail 28 Sep 2017 152,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount

Pass 9 Dec 2016 149,942 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 143,630 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has corrosion on back of lamp (not affecting beam image)

Nearside number plate bulb starting to look dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 136,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 130,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 119,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 116,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 115,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 112,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 111,739 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E784 JAN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E784 JAN, 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 E784 JAN registered?

E784 JAN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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