MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
T C A bushes worn both sides
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four brake hoses perished slightly
Battery insecure
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
T C A bushes worn both sides
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four brake hoses perished
n/s/r tyre low pressure
Battery insecure
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fog light switch is stiff to operate
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F538 UEL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F538 UEL, 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 F538 UEL registered?
F538 UEL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 September 1988.
Is F538 UEL safe to buy?
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