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F185 JVJ

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,571 mi
Last recorded124,571 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 JVJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 123,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 122,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 121,204 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 120,681 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 119,656 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 119,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 117,984 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 116,150 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 113,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 111,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 110,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 104,384 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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F185 JVJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F185 JVJ, 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 F185 JVJ registered?

F185 JVJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F185 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 JVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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