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F115 BJL

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,748 mi
Last recorded208,748 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 BJL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 208,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

crack in exhaust manifold

cracking to o/s/f brake flexi hose

Pass 25 May 2011 202,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 196,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 189,985 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 189,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air intake pipe split

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to inner and outer sills

minor oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/r/ and n/s/r tyres 2mm tread depth

slight dampness around thermostst houseing

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to inner wings and chasis legs

surface corossion to metal brake and fuel pipes

surface cracking to engine mounts

surface cracking to o/s/r brake flexy hose

surface perishing to o/s/f brake flexy hose

Pass 11 Jul 2007 184,941 miles

damage to windscreen in zone B

rear end of n/s body sill is corroding

slight corroding to both inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Jul 2006 179,832 miles

heavy surface rusting to o/s inner wheel arch and to o/s chassis member

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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F115 BJL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F115 BJL, 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 F115 BJL registered?

F115 BJL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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