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F76 OUT

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,991 mi
Last recorded125,991 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF76 OUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,770 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 125,769 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 125,757 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 124,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2021 124,585 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 124,572 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 124,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,557 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 123,086 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 123,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F76 OUT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F76 OUT, 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 F76 OUT registered?

F76 OUT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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