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F653 NRV

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,768 mi
Last recorded113,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 NRV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 113,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner ball joint stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,198 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 111,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,940 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 110,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective mountings loose allowing side to side movement (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 110,939 miles

Steering system excessively rough very notchy and centralises from full lock with no assistance on the plates (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,986 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn on tread edges.

note: spare tyre low on tread.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,576 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 91,534 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 85,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 80,732 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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F653 NRV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F653 NRV, 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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F653 NRV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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