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F190 JFW

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF190 JFW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 147,931 miles

DRIVE BELT CRACKING

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 147,927 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

DRIVE BELT CRACKING

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,411 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 147,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,632 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside PARKING BRAKE POOR PERFORMANCE

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER & INNER SILL BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 146,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside PARKING BRAKE POOR PERFORMANCE

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER & INNER SILL BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,595 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

osf bumper mounting corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 145,594 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

osf bumper mounting corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 145,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Bumper insecure osf bumper mounting corroded ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 145,194 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

osf bumper mounting damaged but not likely to fall of

Fail 14 Jun 2016 145,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

osf bumper mounting damaged but not likely to fall of

Pass 16 Jun 2015 144,217 miles

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

osf wing support corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 144,212 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

osf wing support corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 143,365 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 143,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 142,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 142,736 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 142,724 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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F190 JFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F190 JFW, 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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F190 JFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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