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E874 BUD

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,468 mi
Last recorded112,468 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 BUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 112,468 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2020 112,431 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,332 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2019 112,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,251 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 112,251 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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E874 BUD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E874 BUD, 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 E874 BUD registered?

E874 BUD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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