1988 Peugeot 205 1.6L Petrol · E591 AKO
1988 Peugeot 205 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 68,994 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 205
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E591 AKO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 68,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E591 AKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Peugeot 205 (E591 AKO) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside f”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
E591 AKO Mileage History
- 01/10/202267,384 mi
- 25/03/202468,385 mi+1,001 mi
- 16/05/202568,992 mi+607 mi
- 12/06/202568,994 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 597 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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