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F159 MBT

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,007 mi
Last recorded78,007 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 MBT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower body sill slightly corroded.

Offside Front Lower tow hook slightly bent.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 72,630 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 72,630 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 71,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,361 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,361 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BODY SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,596 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,627 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,679 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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F159 MBT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F159 MBT, 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 F159 MBT registered?

F159 MBT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 September 1988.

Is F159 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 MBT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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