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F151 TNV

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 TNV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

modified for competition use

Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2025 11,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 11,665 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rally car

Pass 2 Mar 2023 11,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2022 11,303 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 11,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,460 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 111,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat is of fixed type

roll cage fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,774 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat is of fixed type

roll cage fitted making rear seats unusable

Fail 14 Mar 2019 109,774 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat is of fixed type

roll cage fitted making rear seats unusable

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,776 miles

drivers seat is of fixed type

oil leak

play in steering inner joints

roll cage fitted rendering rear seats unusable

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level light on

drivers seat is of fixed type

Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,955 miles

all brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

drivers seat is of fixed type

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 12 Feb 2016 106,954 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

drivers seat is of fixed type

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 31 Mar 2009 106,401 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 10,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 103,523 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 101,537 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 101,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F151 TNV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F151 TNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F151 TNV registered?

F151 TNV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F151 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F151 TNV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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