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F129 NMO

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 NMO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 150,142 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 150,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2007 143,331 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside offside slight brake bind

Fail 13 Nov 2007 143,331 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside offside slight brake bind

Pass 20 Nov 2006 139,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise off side front track rod end boot perished

advise off side near side front anti roll bar bushes at lower arms perishing and slight movement

advise off side near side rear hand brake cables outer casing corroded

off side front brake slight binding

Pass 10 Nov 2005 133,508 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 133,508 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front flexy brake hoses perishing

front road springs corroded advise

near side front metal brake advise corrosion

off side near side front anti roll bar bushes in lower arm perishing

off side near side rear hand brake cable outer casing corroded

unable to see front outer brake pads

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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F129 NMO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F129 NMO, 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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F129 NMO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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