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F967 FOS

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF967 FOS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,395 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,207 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to chassis area joining inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle underside covered with underseal preventing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Fail 27 Jul 2022 112,819 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to chassis area joining inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle underside covered with underseal preventing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,758 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 112,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f pannel corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 111,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f pannel corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,862 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front panel corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,115 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 111,115 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 110,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

door steps becoming corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 110,487 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 110,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f chassis leg corroded to limit

rear brake back plates corroded to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2006 110,005 miles

front chassis legs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle tube corroded

rear brake back plates corroded to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2006 110,005 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front chassis legs becoming corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear axle tube becoming corroded

rear brake back plates corroded to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2005 109,063 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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F967 FOS is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F967 FOS, 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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F967 FOS is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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