CarVerify

Free Car Check

F518 HNC

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 HNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,887 miles

Oil leak At engine ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 127,883 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak At engine ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 124,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 122,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 114,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 108,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 103,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyre treads cracking slightly

slight coolant leak

Pass 21 Jul 2005 102,792 miles

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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F518 HNC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 F518 HNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F518 HNC?

You can check the full history of F518 HNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F518 HNC registered?

F518 HNC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F518 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 HNC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F518 HNC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F518 HNC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.