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E979 FMV

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,123 mi
Last recorded128,123 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 FMV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 127,944 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 127,744 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 127,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 127,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 127,001 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

wet test

Pass 21 Feb 2015 126,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on some steering & suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,446 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 126,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 125,662 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 125,662 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 125,181 miles

N/S/F Tyre is Wearing On The Outside Edge

O/S/F Tyre is Wearing On The Outside Edge

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 124,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f droplink cover split

n/s/f inner c/v gator leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 123,959 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 120,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 11,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2008 119,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 114,554 miles

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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E979 FMV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E979 FMV, 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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E979 FMV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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