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F62 FDB

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,941 mi
Last recorded151,941 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF62 FDB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 151,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2025 151,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 150,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 150,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 14,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats stowed at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2019 148,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,124 miles

no rear seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Dec 2014 147,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal spongey slightly

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2014 147,847 miles

brake pedal spongey slightly

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 146,577 miles

ball joints and trck rods fitted before test done

Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,575 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 143,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 140,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 140,641 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
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F62 FDB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F62 FDB, 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 F62 FDB registered?

F62 FDB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 September 1988.

Is F62 FDB safe to buy?

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