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199BBB57

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

291,706 mi
Last recorded291,706 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration199BBB57
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2008 291,706 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

speedo reading in k/m/h

windscreen cracked in zone b

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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199BBB57 is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 199BBB57, 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 199BBB57 registered?

199BBB57 is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1988.

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