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E168 FKX

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 FKX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,944 miles

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

centre exhaust repaired with paste

slight movement to drivers seat

Fail 30 Aug 2011 104,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust repaired with paste

slight movement to drivers seat

Pass 20 Aug 2010 104,001 miles

coil spring corroding osf

drivers seat slightly loose

ns bonnet bracket broken

outer sill corroding osr

Fail 16 Aug 2010 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

coil spring corroding osf

drivers seat slightly loose

ns bonnet bracket broken

outer sill corroding osr

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat slightly loose

n/s outer sill corroding at rear

nsr tyre s/wall perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 102,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nsr tyre s/wall perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat slightly loose

n/s outer sill corroding at rear

Pass 28 Aug 2008 101,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,646 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 99,581 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brakes tight on offside wheels

front brakes have 25% imbalance

Fail 11 Aug 2006 99,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes have 25% imbalance

rear fog light insecure

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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E168 FKX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E168 FKX, 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 E168 FKX registered?

E168 FKX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 July 1988.

Is E168 FKX safe to buy?

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