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F142 XFL

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,563 mi
Last recorded153,563 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 XFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 153,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recommend a rear brake inspection soon (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 153,541 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recommend a rear brake inspection soon (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 152,381 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 152,379 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 151,388 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 101,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see attached sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both sides see attached sheet (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 149,899 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorating.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 149,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.66% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at union. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorating.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,392 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,315 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 144,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface Corrosion Visible all Brake Discs

Fail 2 Oct 2019 144,356 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead/Floor Pan To Chassis Through Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch to Floor Pan/Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead Floor Pan To Chassis Through Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface Corrosion Visible all Brake Discs

Pass 7 Nov 2016 142,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 142,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 131,771 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 128,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 124,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 123,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 117,082 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 117,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 115,136 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 112,724 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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F142 XFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F142 XFL, 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 F142 XFL registered?

F142 XFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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