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1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF181 USD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 97,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,151 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,064 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,556 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 96,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 96,273 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,056 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 96,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare Wheel Missing

Fail 15 Dec 2012 95,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare Wheel Missing

Fail 16 Aug 2007 95,334 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2006 94,398 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F181 USD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 F181 USD, 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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F181 USD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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