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E946 UOB

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,673 mi
Last recorded60,673 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE946 UOB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 60,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 60,486 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joints have wear & movement (Just meet pass criteria)

Both sides rear wheel bearing roughness & noise when rotated (Just meet pass criteria)

Rear seat and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2023 59,445 miles

Rear seat and seat belts removed at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2023 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,789 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 57,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E946 UOB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E946 UOB, 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 E946 UOB registered?

E946 UOB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E946 UOB safe to buy?

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