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F512 MPC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,422 mi
Last recorded113,422 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 MPC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 113,379 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 113,250 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear by tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 112,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill panel, just in front of the off side rear wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust rear box hitting the near side shock absorber.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Head Light lens has water inside (Condensation)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,510 miles

advancing corrosion to offside outer sill at rear may need attention later on.

rear silencer fouling nearside rear shock absorber shroud.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advancing corrosion to offside outer sill at rear may need attention later on.

rear silencer fouling nearside rear shock absorber shroud.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,421 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 110,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 108,989 miles

rear & frontot rear brake pipes corroded, off side outer sill corroded, silght exhaust leak manifould area from cold

Fail 29 Mar 2007 108,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear & front to rear rake pipes corroded offside hand brake cable inscure off side outter sill corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2006 108,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroding.

slight blow at exhaust front pipe.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,713 miles

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

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroding.

slight blow at exhaust front pipe.

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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F512 MPC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F512 MPC, 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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F512 MPC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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