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A18 AMH

1988 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,383 mi
Last recorded66,383 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AMH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 66,383 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s tail lense cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2012 66,377 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside tail lamp lens cracked

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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A18 AMH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A18 AMH, 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 A18 AMH registered?

A18 AMH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 December 1988.

Is A18 AMH safe to buy?

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