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F17 NCO

1990 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 NCO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 95,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 95,049 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad, shim & retainer clip incorrectly fitted & insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside c.v. boots perishing on drive shaft ends (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,311 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 92,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking under pressure (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,570 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 91,570 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing no visible operating switch fitted (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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F17 NCO is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 F17 NCO, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F17 NCO registered?

F17 NCO is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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