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F131 ACL

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,347 mi
Last recorded59,347 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 ACL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,347 miles

engine miss fire when cold and hc;s near limit

n/s handbrake outer cable sheath rusted

Pass 23 Feb 2008 49,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 49,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s front driveshaft inner gaiter split and leaking

n/s rear handbrake cable outer sheath rusted and cracked

oil leaks on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 48,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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F131 ACL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F131 ACL, 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 F131 ACL registered?

F131 ACL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F131 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F131 ACL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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