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F252 PHT

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,582 mi
Last recorded95,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 PHT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 95,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 95,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 94,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,604 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 93,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,004 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,750 miles

Nearside Front lower lamp not working

Offside Front screenwasher jet blocked

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lamp very dim possible fault in wiring (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front lower lamp not working

Offside Front screenwasher jet blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,809 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,230 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 8,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 86,528 miles

drivers rear view mirror not attached

possible water leak at lower tube connection

Fail 11 May 2010 86,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers rear view mirror not attached

possible water leak at lower tube connection

Fail 18 May 2009 84,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres have cracks but not showing cords

Pass 18 May 2009 84,680 miles

both front tyres have cracks but not showing cords

Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,658 miles

rear brakes lightly binding

Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,653 miles

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

rear brakes lightly binding

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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F252 PHT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F252 PHT, 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 F252 PHT registered?

F252 PHT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F252 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F252 PHT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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