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F63 JMY

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF63 JMY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 141,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 138,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 136,915 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 136,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 136,247 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear mainlines ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body/under body components under sealed

Pass 7 Apr 2018 136,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 135,431 miles

Fuel pipes to underside have surface rusting.

Repairs to o/side sill panel may be covering rust.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,421 miles

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

rusty o/side sill panel holding water.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 124,191 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 124,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,625 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 101,330 miles

as per origional test No541131477001

Fail 12 Mar 2007 101,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

1.Slight damage and corrosion to offside rear wheel arch. †2.slight corrosion at offside rear wing and body sill.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,236 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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F63 JMY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F63 JMY, 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

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What year was F63 JMY registered?

F63 JMY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F63 JMY safe to buy?

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