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1410 RK

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

197,649 mi
Last recorded197,649 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1410 RK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 197,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 196,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 194,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 193,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 192,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 191,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 191,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 191,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 191,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 191,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 190,789 miles

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

fuel lines rusty

general body condition rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on inside wall but not exposing cords

Fail 20 Sep 2016 190,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded near axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded near axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel lines rusty

general body condition rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on inside wall but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Sep 2015 188,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines rusty

general body condition rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2015 188,075 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines rusty

general body condition rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2014 185,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2014 185,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 184,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel bearing rough

Fail 20 Jun 2013 184,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel bearing rough

Pass 21 Jun 2012 180,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 180,520 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 176,450 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 174,311 miles

Oil leak

all four brake discs rusty

rear o/s tyre rubbed thougth petrol breather pipe

Fail 16 Jun 2010 174,311 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all four brake discs rusty

rear o/s tyre rubbed thougth petrol breather pipe

Pass 5 Jun 2009 173,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 172,997 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

oil leak /possibale damage to suspension bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 168,477 miles

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

Oil leak

On maximum limits for emission test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 165,412 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

r/n/s bump stop missing

Fail 4 May 2006 162,319 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake effort slightly low

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 162,319 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake effort slightly low

oil leak

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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1410 RK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 1410 RK, 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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1410 RK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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