MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,530 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front wing corroded
oil leaks
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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?
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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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