MOT Status
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153,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recommend a rear brake inspection soon (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recommend a rear brake inspection soon (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see attached sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation both sides see attached sheet (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorating.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.66% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at union. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorating.
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Surface Corrosion Visible all Brake Discs
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead/Floor Pan To Chassis Through Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch to Floor Pan/Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead Floor Pan To Chassis Through Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Surface Corrosion Visible all Brake Discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F142 XFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 F142 XFL, 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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F142 XFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 November 1988.
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