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F938 MLH

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

105,840 mi
Last recorded105,840 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF938 MLH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 105,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 95,178 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,154 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 93,154 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 93,151 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,132 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 93,132 miles

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 93,130 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2006 92,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 92,750 miles

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?

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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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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What year was F938 MLH registered?

F938 MLH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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