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F129 WOL

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,933 mi
Last recorded123,933 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 WOL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 123,928 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 122,978 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion front chassis rails

corrosion rear floor

front discs worn,corroding and pitting

front flexi brake hoses perrished

front inner wings corroding

front panel corroding

play in offside track rod end

play in seat runners

Fail 23 Nov 2010 122,973 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion front chassis rails

corrosion rear floor

front discs worn,corroding and pitting

front flexi brake hoses perrished

front inner wings corroding

front panel corroding

play in offside track rod end

play in seat runners

Pass 7 Jan 2008 120,447 miles

advise rear brake % low have pads etc checked

Fail 3 Jan 2008 120,417 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear brake % low have pads etc checked

Pass 26 Apr 2006 113,084 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 113,084 miles

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

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

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

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 WOL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F129 WOL, 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 WOL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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