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F805 EBO

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,714 mi
Last recorded205,714 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 EBO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 205,714 miles

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

off side tie bar has slight play in the ball joint

offside rear sill corroded but still integral

Fail 4 Nov 2020 205,699 miles

Obligatory mirror missing center internal rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

off side tie bar has slight play in the ball joint

offside rear sill corroded but still integral

Pass 16 May 2019 203,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 203,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 205,248 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 205,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 203,124 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 203,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 203,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 202,853 miles

battery insecure.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear sill corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 202,853 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

battery insecure.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear sill corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 201,441 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 201,441 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 201,426 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 199,985 miles

door hinges worn.

front brake flexi-hoses cracked.

oil leaks.

rear suspension stops missing.

Fail 4 Oct 2008 199,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

door hinges worn.

front brake flexi-hoses cracked.

oil leaks.

rear suspension stops missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 192,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine slightly smokey

Pass 20 Oct 2006 180,577 miles

drivers seat slight movement

engine slightly smokey

n/s o/s outer cv gators slightly cracking

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2006 180,577 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

drivers seat slight movement

engine slightly smokey

n/s o/s outer cv gators slightly cracking

rear brake hoses slightly perished

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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F805 EBO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F805 EBO, 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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F805 EBO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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