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F786 MPC

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,487 mi
Last recorded146,487 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 MPC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 146,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 146,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 146,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 146,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 146,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 145,986 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 142,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,448 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 139,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,420 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casings split and showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 165/70-13. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,664 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 127,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mounting bracket corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated throwing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake cable outer casings splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 118,123 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 117,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 116,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 116,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 115,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 111,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,880 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2007 106,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 104,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight blue smoke from engine at idle

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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F786 MPC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F786 MPC, 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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F786 MPC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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