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F438 RDC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 RDC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

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

bonnet slam panel corroded to osf

surface corrosion all brake discs (BEEN STOOD)

vehicle heavily modified for rally use

Fail 17 Jul 2023 95,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))

bonnet slam panel corroded to osf

surface corrosion all brake discs (BEEN STOOD)

vehicle heavily modified for rally use

Pass 11 May 2022 95,267 miles

Central exhaust rubber hanger only just fits

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

brake pedal creaks when pressed

front and rear brake pads look aged

vehicle is modified for competition/rally use

Pass 24 May 2021 94,958 miles

Front brake pads look aged and around 70% worn

corrosion and damage to front panel due to motorsport activities

vehicle is used for competition/rallying use and has been heavily modified

Fail 18 May 2021 94,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads look aged and around 70% worn

corrosion and damage to front panel due to motorsport activities

vehicle is used for competition/rallying use and has been heavily modified

Fail 20 Apr 2021 94,958 miles

Body component insecure bonnet wont close (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high very high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fuseboard insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earths on light units (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground fog lamp wires (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brakepeds look aged and 70% worn

Horn control insecure pump insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured harness inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

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

car used for rallying\competition use has been heavily modified

corrosion and damage to front panel due to motorsport activities

parking brake lever has a loose nut to floor

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,098 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 66,906 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

oil leaks

Fail 5 May 2016 66,903 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wireing rubbing on steering shaft (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wing corroded

coolant leak

oil leaks

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Cometition seats and harnesses fitted

Competition vehicle

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Roll cage fitted

Spare wheel not fitted

Sump and tank guards fitted

Under floor corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,019 miles

Cometition seats and harnesses fitted

Competition vehicle

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Oil leak

Roll cage fitted

Spare wheel not fitted

Sump and tank guards fitted

Under floor corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,562 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,806 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 162,640 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 162,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 158,321 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 158,275 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

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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F438 RDC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F438 RDC, 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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F438 RDC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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