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F445 TEG

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,914 mi
Last recorded132,914 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 TEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,914 miles

The drivers seat belt buckle is deteriorated

The sills, inner wings and floor pans are all corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 132,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The drivers seat belt buckle is deteriorated

The sills, inner wings and floor pans are all corroded

coolant leak

Pass 20 Jul 2018 132,822 miles

Floor pan and sills corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of excessive heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 132,822 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Floor pan and sills corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of excessive heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,421 miles

Sills and floor pans corroded

The n/s/r and both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 4 Aug 2017 129,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sills and floor pans corroded

The n/s/r and both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2016 125,731 miles

engine has a large oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 125,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine has a large oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 122,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the centre exhaust is very deteriorated and is starting to leak

the sills and o/s floor pan are corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,566 miles

the sills and o/s/r floor are corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 118,492 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

the sills and o/s/r floor are corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,919 miles

floor pans and sills rusty

front seats loose but secure

track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 114,919 miles

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

floor pans and sills rusty

front seats loose but secure

track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 111,294 miles

front seats secure but have a lot of movement

rear sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 111,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front seats secure but have a lot of movement

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,436 miles

both headlights deteriorated

rear sills corroded

the front brake discs are very corroded

the o/s/f wheel bearing is starting to wear and should be replaced soon

Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,865 miles

o/s headlamp deteriorated

the front brake discs are very corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 99,981 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 99,981 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 95,907 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 95,849 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 92,062 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,098 miles

engine emmits quite a lot of smoke, will fail next test if it gets any worse

tyres are quite perished

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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F445 TEG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F445 TEG, 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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F445 TEG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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