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F219 JKX

1988 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 JKX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,425 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,092 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,518 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 111,518 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 111,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no rear seats

park brake calbles perished

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust blows

no rear seats fitted

park brake calbles perished

Pass 14 Feb 2009 110,910 miles

slight play in offside rear beam axle bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2008 110,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 110,563 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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F219 JKX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F219 JKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F219 JKX registered?

F219 JKX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F219 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F219 JKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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