1988 Peugeot 205 1.9L Petrol · F952 XVF
1988 Peugeot 205 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 120,288 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 205
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1905cc
F952 XVF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2021
- 120,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F952 XVF Mileage History
- 26/11/2008117,224 mi
- 12/02/2009116,224 mi-1,000 mi
- 12/02/2009116,224 mi
- 05/05/2017170,224 mi+54,000 mi
- 03/09/2018117,226 mi-52,998 mi
- 03/09/2018117,226 mi
- 24/07/2020119,192 mi+1,966 mi
- 29/07/2020119,192 mi
- 28/07/2021120,288 mi+1,096 mi
Average of roughly 242 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F952 XVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Peugeot 205 (F952 XVF) between November 2008 and July 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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