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F353 JCN

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

117,102 mi
Last recorded117,102 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 JCN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2020 117,102 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 component has an unsafe modification ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 117,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror missing in window (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached support (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached support (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,060 miles

All 4 tyres perished and splitting

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 117,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

All 4 tyres perished and splitting

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 117,047 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside front tyre badly deteriorated !!

Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2010 155,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 147,607 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 147,598 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 134,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 126,853 miles

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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F353 JCN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 F353 JCN, 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 F353 JCN registered?

F353 JCN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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