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F128 EDV

1988 Peugeot 205

Cream Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,461 mi
Last recorded137,461 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF128 EDV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 137,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indicator on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indicator on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front seats slightly insecure

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

reverse lamps incorrect colour

Pass 22 May 2017 124,012 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion by off side front seat belt mount

Offside Rear slight damage to rear corner and light unit area.

Pass 23 May 2016 120,591 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR BRAKE PIPES SECURED BY CABLE TIES INSTEAD OF OE CLIPS

Fail 9 May 2016 120,589 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts FROM MASTER CYLINDER RUBBING ON ENGINE INLET MANIFOLD (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR BRAKE PIPES SECURED BY CABLE TIES INSTEAD OF OE CLIPS

Fail 16 Mar 2016 120,584 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part FOULING ON SUSPENSION LEG (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Braking system leaking LEAKING FROM A COPPER PIPE UNDER THE BONNET (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 120,582 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part FOULING ON SUSPENSION LEG (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,852 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 116,851 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,974 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 111,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight binding of o/s/rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 110,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 108,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 107,673 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2006 106,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 105,613 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 105,613 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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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F128 EDV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Cream with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F128 EDV, 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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F128 EDV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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