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F163 NRT

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,284 mi
Last recorded187,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 NRT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 187,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in used engine oil

Pass 28 Jun 2024 186,040 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered in used engine oil

Pass 27 Jun 2023 184,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered in engine oil

Pass 29 Jun 2022 182,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in used engine oil

Pass 24 Jun 2021 181,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 180,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 178,731 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 178,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 178,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 175,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 175,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 173,281 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 170,232 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 166,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front steering arm fixing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 166,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 163,398 miles

all suspesion & brake components covered in wax oil / engine oil

various oil leaks around engine area

Fail 11 Jul 2014 163,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 157,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake components wet with oil

Fail 21 Jun 2013 157,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake components wet with oil

Pass 26 Jun 2012 149,901 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 137,393 miles

under vehicle covered in engine oil

Fail 14 Jul 2010 137,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 136,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front o/s & n/s steel brake pipes pitted [O/S ON LIMIT]

movement in outer steering rack [ON LIMIT]

n/s front brake disc glazed [has overheated]

rear bumper damged [sercure]

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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F163 NRT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F163 NRT, 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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F163 NRT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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