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F444 MLX

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,839 mi
Last recorded131,839 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF444 MLX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 131,839 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 131,837 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet hinge broken from body (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 131,245 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 131,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,812 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front both upper shock mount slight roughness on rotation

Fail 22 Jun 2023 130,811 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front both upper shock mount slight roughness on rotation

Pass 16 Jun 2022 130,338 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 130,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,788 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 129,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 129,784 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,631 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 129,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 128,943 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 128,925 miles

styeering stiff in operation,possible itermediate shaft problem

Pass 27 Jan 2011 127,189 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 127,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 125,589 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2006 124,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 124,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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F444 MLX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F444 MLX, 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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F444 MLX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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