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F210 HBA

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,914 mi
Last recorded98,914 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF210 HBA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,914 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 98,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 98,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 98,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2017 98,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,367 miles

Nearside inner rack joint/bush

Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,217 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,286 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,171 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door check strap missing

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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F210 HBA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F210 HBA, 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 F210 HBA registered?

F210 HBA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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