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F913 TCV

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 TCV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,524 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 82,520 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,263 miles

Nearside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Nearside Front track rod end gaiter getting deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc getting deteriorated

both front anti roll bar bushes getting deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,485 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,443 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,442 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,017 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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F913 TCV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F913 TCV, 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 F913 TCV registered?

F913 TCV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F913 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F913 TCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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