1988 Peugeot 205 1.9L Petrol · F874 VJT
1988 Peugeot 205 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 136,323 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 205
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F874 VJT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2011
- 136,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F874 VJT Mileage History
- 26/01/2006126,584 mi
- 27/01/2006126,593 mi+9 mi
- 04/06/2007126,601 mi+8 mi
- 06/06/2007126,601 mi
- 17/09/2009129,135 mi+2,534 mi
- 21/10/2010130,259 mi+1,124 mi
- 07/10/2011136,323 mi+6,064 mi
Average of roughly 1,710 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
F874 VJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Peugeot 205 (F874 VJT) between January 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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