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F461 NVM

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF461 NVM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 143,743 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,442 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2022 14,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody presented undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 141,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 140,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017
Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 135,869 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 134,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,594 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 131,730 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 129,852 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 129,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 128,047 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 127,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 125,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2006 124,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 124,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

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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F461 NVM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F461 NVM, 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 F461 NVM registered?

F461 NVM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is F461 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F461 NVM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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