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F213 ETT

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,443 mi
Last recorded102,443 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF213 ETT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,443 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 102,252 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

o/s/r tyre perished

wheel bolt length requires checking

Fail 1 May 2018 102,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

o/s/r tyre perished

wheel bolt length requires checking

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,017 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and starting to split

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

Offside front tyre perished and starting to split

Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre perished and starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,054 miles

Both front tyres perished

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,054 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Both front tyres perished

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 96,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear handbrake cables outer cover split

o/s/r tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,719 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,419 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 95,362 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 93,662 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,465 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 66,508 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 66,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2006 65,907 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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F213 ETT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F213 ETT, 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 F213 ETT registered?

F213 ETT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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