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F784 NRT

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF784 NRT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 75,959 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 75,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,953 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 75,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2022 75,399 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 74,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 74,556 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 74,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,644 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Nearside and offside rear floors becoming corroded. 3. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at rear.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 73,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Nearside and offside rear floors becoming corroded. 3. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,265 miles

As per failure.

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

1. Both front brake discs becomng corroded. 2. Damp in nearside head light.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,371 miles

As per failure.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 71,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,555 miles

1. Battery insecure. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link pin. 4. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

5. Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

1. Battery insecure. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link pin. 4. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

5. Slight damage to front number plate.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,827 miles

1. o/s front fog lamp incomplete. 2. Front number plate damaged. 3. Front brake discs pitted.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,823 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

1. o/s front fog lamp incomplete. 2. Front number plate damaged. 3. Front brake discs pitted.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,328 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 69,323 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. Slight crack in front number plate. 2. o/s front fog light broken.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,654 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 68,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,085 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 68,085 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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F784 NRT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F784 NRT, 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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F784 NRT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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