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JXI 7855

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,010 mi
Last recorded123,010 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXI 7855
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 123,010 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 123,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 120,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 118,144 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Side 0 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Both Side ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 118,144 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Side 0 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Both Side ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 118,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 118,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf outter track rod ends covers slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened age related surface rust to outter surface of all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related surface rust to underside of vehicle front and back

Fail 17 Oct 2016 118,129 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported BACK OF ENGINE (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure BATTERY TERMINALS (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened MASTER (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE AGE CRACKED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2009 116,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 116,873 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 116,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 116,663 miles

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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JXI 7855 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 69.2%.

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 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 JXI 7855, 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 JXI 7855 registered?

JXI 7855 is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is JXI 7855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXI 7855 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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