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F962 LBH

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,796 mi
Last recorded59,796 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 LBH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 59,796 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 21 May 2024 59,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 59,771 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,504 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,280 miles

Engine idle poor and emissions only just in parameters..

Screen marked by wipers just acceptable.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2010 58,929 miles

corrosion forming in brake pipes to front hoses

light scratch marks in screen

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

slight kink in nearside brake pipe above rear axle beam,exact condition unknown due to limited vision

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,190 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion forming on front brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,815 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 57,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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F962 LBH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F962 LBH, 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 F962 LBH registered?

F962 LBH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 December 1988.

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