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F815 JFC

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF815 JFC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 153,383 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 153,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 153,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 152,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,784 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 149,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 149,451 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 149,305 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 149,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 148,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 147,898 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 147,894 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 147,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 147,131 miles

front discs are in poor condition

front pads worn low

offside front steering rack gaitor is perished

Pass 28 Jun 2008 132,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 124,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 117,849 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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F815 JFC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F815 JFC, 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 F815 JFC registered?

F815 JFC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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