MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both rear,, minor fluctuation on test (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
Oil leak, but not excessive Poss oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Head lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both rear,, minor fluctuation on test (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
Oil leak, but not excessive Poss oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front bumper damaged
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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F938 MLH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 F938 MLH, 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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F938 MLH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1988.
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