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F212 HNC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,207 mi
Last recorded180,207 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 HNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 180,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 177,854 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 175,063 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 171,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 169,028 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 169,028 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 164,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 159,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 157,111 miles

Front panel slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 148,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 148,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,349 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 138,305 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 130,373 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 130,373 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 122,487 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 122,396 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 112,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 107,086 miles

Brake pipe painted.

Corrosion in front area of nearside front inner wing.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 107,078 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe painted.

Corrosion in front area of nearside front inner wing.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 103,727 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2006 100,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 100,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 99,042 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Aug 2005 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2005 98,550 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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F212 HNC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F212 HNC, 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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F212 HNC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 November 1988.

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