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F58 FDV

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

170,488 mi
Last recorded170,488 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF58 FDV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 170,488 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 168,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 167,353 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 163,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 163,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 159,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 154,981 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 154,976 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 150,108 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower on 30% limit (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side lower in balance (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 May 2017 146,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop suspension arm on end of toison bar seized and has no movement (2.4.A.1a)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2016 144,253 miles

offside rear suspension arm on end of torsion bar has less suspension vertical movement

Fail 16 May 2016 144,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear suspension arm on end of torsion bar has less suspension vertical movement

Pass 2 Jun 2015 140,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 136,153 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 136,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 130,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 130,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 125,175 miles

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 121,987 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 121,987 miles

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

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

front disc pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 118,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc liped

Pass 16 Jun 2009 114,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,985 miles

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

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

tamer tag on windscreen swept area but not within drivers view of the road

Fail 23 Jun 2008 109,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

tamer tag on windscreen swept area but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Jun 2007 103,109 miles

Light rust on brake pipes over the top of fuel tank .

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 103,144 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 103,144 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F58 FDV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 F58 FDV, 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 F58 FDV registered?

F58 FDV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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