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F952 XVF

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,288 mi
Last recorded120,288 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 XVF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 120,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 119,192 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 119,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,226 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 117,226 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 170,224 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 116,224 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

tinted windows fited posbley 2 dark

washer switch modey fiyed advise disks pads low worn all round

Pass 12 Feb 2009 116,224 miles

tinted windows fited posbley 2 dark

washer switch modey fiyed advise disks pads low worn all round

Fail 26 Nov 2008 117,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering rack N/S inner joint

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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F952 XVF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F952 XVF, 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 F952 XVF registered?

F952 XVF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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