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F935 JFW

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,302 mi
Last recorded51,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF935 JFW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 51,302 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 51,301 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective wear bars

Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,176 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,167 miles

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

underside of vehicle completely undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2022 51,163 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle completely undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,041 miles

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

underside of vehicle is coated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,846 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine burning oil(just pass for mot)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 49,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine burning oil(just pass for mot)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,881 miles

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

engine blue smoking

Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,881 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine blue smoking

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,462 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,502 miles

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

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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F935 JFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F935 JFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F935 JFW registered?

F935 JFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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