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F136 NRT

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

176,146 mi
Last recorded176,146 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 NRT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 176,146 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 176,146 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front and o/s/rear tyres close to wear bands.

Pass 7 Dec 2008 170,374 miles

see checklist 15117

Fail 3 Dec 2008 170,311 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

c/l 25477

heavily coated extensive repairs to o/s sill

Fail 22 Nov 2008 170,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

c/l 25477

Pass 27 Nov 2007 164,521 miles

see checklist 527076

Fail 27 Nov 2007 164,514 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

see checklist 527076

Pass 30 Nov 2006 157,044 miles

rear brake readings low c/l 451989

Fail 27 Nov 2006 156,963 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 151,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 151,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 151,786 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F136 NRT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 F136 NRT, 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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F136 NRT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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