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F272 JWV

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF272 JWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 112,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 112,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,352 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 112,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,323 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 111,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 150,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 143,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 141,405 miles

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

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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F272 JWV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F272 JWV, 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 F272 JWV registered?

F272 JWV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F272 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F272 JWV shows 18 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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