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F123 JHA

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 JHA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 142,621 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 142,614 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 140,060 miles

Handbrake cable outer cassings split

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2010 140,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Handbrake cable outer cassings split

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 136,448 miles

Radiator bottom hose leaking

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 136,448 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Radiator bottom hose leaking

Pass 28 May 2008 132,485 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 132,485 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 128,718 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 128,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 124,920 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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F123 JHA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F123 JHA, 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 F123 JHA registered?

F123 JHA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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