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PGZ 117

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,329 mi
Last recorded120,329 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGZ 117
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 120,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 119,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 119,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,480 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 118,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,635 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,282 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 138,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 131,022 miles

Oil leak

both front flexy hoses perrished

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r indicator started working when tapped

Fail 14 Nov 2008 131,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front flexy hoses perrished

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r indicator started working when tapped

Fail 10 Jul 2008 130,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

flexy hoses perishing

front tyres close to the limit

rear discs slightly rusty

rear pads thin ?

slight exhaust blow

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 129,020 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 114,449 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 114,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front and rear brake discs and pads worn

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside steering rack slight play

rear axle beam bearing/bush worn

spare tyre illegal

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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PGZ 117 is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PGZ 117, 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 PGZ 117 registered?

PGZ 117 is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is PGZ 117 safe to buy?

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