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F120 KPU

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,807 mi
Last recorded75,807 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 KPU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2019 75,807 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2018 75,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

alternator belt cracking

coolant pipes corroded

fuel pipes becoming corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

alternator belt cracking

coolant pipes corroded

fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,493 miles

Offside Rear tyre becoming perished

wipers slow in operation

Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords +tyre perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre becoming perished

wipers slow in operation

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,704 miles

both headlamps becoming condensed

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,704 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both headlamps becoming condensed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes front to rear showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre side wall perishing

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch "heavy" cable "draging"

front no plate some damage

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch "heavy" cable "draging"

front no plate some damage

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,350 miles

front wiper blades starting to perish

o/s front , top suspension unit becoming worn

o/s front wing trim becoming insecure

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front wiper blades starting to perish

o/s front , top suspension unit becoming worn

o/s front wing trim becoming insecure

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,221 miles

n/s + o/s front top suspension mountings becomin g worn ( noisey )

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s + o/s front top suspension mountings becomin g worn ( noisey )

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,253 miles

o/s front wing moulding becoming insecure

o/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,302 miles

exhaust showing some corrsion

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,129 miles

n/s front spotlight in poor condition

o/s front wheel arch trim, some damage

spare wheel not in carrier

Fail 26 Jun 2009 66,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front spotlight in poor condition

o/s front wheel arch trim, some damage

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,895 miles

exhaust advance corrsion

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,539 miles

001 n/s front wiper blade perishing † †002 rear spare wheel missing † †003 n/s rear brake becoming slow ( hand + foot )

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,255 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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F120 KPU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F120 KPU, 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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F120 KPU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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