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E894 WYD

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE894 WYD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 114,207 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rack gaiter retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 114,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rack gaiter retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 114,076 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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E894 WYD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E894 WYD, 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 E894 WYD registered?

E894 WYD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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