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F242 TGL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

233,039 mi
Last recorded233,039 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 TGL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 233,039 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak / engine revs cannot be maintained in one position (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure mounting corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 229,072 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 229,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 225,086 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 225,081 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 220,701 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 220,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 215,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ignition switch faulty

Fail 5 Nov 2020 215,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ignition switch faulty

Pass 17 May 2019 208,406 miles

ignition switch faulty

Fail 8 May 2019 208,406 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ignition switch faulty

Pass 9 May 2018 203,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2018 203,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 198,334 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 193,060 miles

Note offside rear radius arm movement is limited (possible bearing )

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 5 May 2016 193,060 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Note offside rear radius arm movement is limited (possible bearing )

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 May 2015 184,376 miles

adv nearside rear brake pipe corroded

adv rear bump stops missing

adv rear bump stops strike panels corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 184,376 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adv nearside rear brake pipe corroded

adv rear bump stops missing

adv rear bump stops strike panels corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 173,673 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 173,673 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 168,347 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv nearside front shockabsorber slight leak

adv rear brake bake plates corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 168,347 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv nearside front shockabsorber slight leak

adv rear brake bake plates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 160,904 miles

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

Oil leak

adv rear tube axle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 160,904 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

adv rear tube axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 156,624 miles

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

adv exhaust front pipe corroded

adv rear exhaust silencer has a repair

adv rear tube axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 156,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

adv exhaust front pipe corroded

adv rear exhaust silencer has a repair

adv rear tube axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 144,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 144,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 137,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 130,869 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 130,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 122,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 109,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 103,844 miles

BLUE SMOKE OMITTED WHEN VEHICLE STARTED AFTER STANDING

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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F242 TGL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 F242 TGL, 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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F242 TGL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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