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F391 EDM

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,383 mi
Last recorded126,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 EDM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 126,383 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 126,383 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 125,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,483 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 125,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,566 miles

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

Wiper blades are becoming worn

n/s steering rack inner tie rod end worn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 124,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Wiper blades are becoming worn

n/s steering rack inner tie rod end worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 122,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 120,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both number plates damaged

both rear brake pipes corroded

drivers door corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing low

play in both steering arms

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 116,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 116,745 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 115,005 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 114,983 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear suspension siezed on offside rear

Fail 30 May 2006 114,983 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear suspension siezed on the offside rear

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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F391 EDM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F391 EDM, 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 F391 EDM registered?

F391 EDM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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