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F121 JTA

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 JTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,119 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 164,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 163,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 161,965 miles

offside rear parking brake giving a low reading.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 161,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 155,164 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 155,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 146,442 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2005 146,442 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F121 JTA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F121 JTA, 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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What year was F121 JTA registered?

F121 JTA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is F121 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F121 JTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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