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F35 SMG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,184 mi
Last recorded173,184 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 SMG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 173,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 173,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 173,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 173,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 173,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 173,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 173,152 miles

minor corrosion on underside

Fail 30 Sep 2016 173,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor corrosion on underside

Pass 1 Oct 2015 173,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 173,097 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 173,033 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Oct 2013 173,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Sep 2012 172,351 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 172,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 172,634 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 172,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 172,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 171,504 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 171,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 171,593 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 171,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2007 170,054 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 170,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 166,950 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 116,950 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

engine mounting worn

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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F35 SMG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F35 SMG, 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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F35 SMG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 November 1988.

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