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F1 KNF

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 KNF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 98,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 97,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,588 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,627 miles

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 91,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front cv gator cracking

oil leak

slite play in near side and off side rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Dec 2006 91,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes have a high inbalance

oil leek

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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F1 KNF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F1 KNF, 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 F1 KNF registered?

F1 KNF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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