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F357 BWA

1988 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF357 BWA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 102,057 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under bonnet inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis around engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,408 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 95,387 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,674 miles

Both inner wings are becoming corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,009 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,009 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,988 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,987 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,882 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,046 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 57,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,173 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,185 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 52,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,520 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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F357 BWA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F357 BWA, 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 F357 BWA registered?

F357 BWA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 October 1988.

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