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F304 BKN

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

64,423 mi
Last recorded64,423 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 BKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 64,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front exhaust gasket slight leak

Central Front number plate has a slight crack but not affecting the letters

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 62,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,818 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 59,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 59,808 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,516 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 59,516 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 59,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,252 miles

both front road springs corroded

slight sticking of offside front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,437 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,754 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wiper blades are split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 45,725 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 45,725 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boath rear bump stops missing

front no plate chiped

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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F304 BKN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 F304 BKN, 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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F304 BKN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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