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F335 VFL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,979 mi
Last recorded46,979 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF335 VFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 46,359 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,019 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 44,000 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,575 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,354 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 39,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,534 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 38,534 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight imbalance of front brake application.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F335 VFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F335 VFL, 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 F335 VFL registered?

F335 VFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F335 VFL safe to buy?

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