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F166 CSK

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,244 mi
Last recorded141,244 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 CSK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 141,244 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 140,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable pinion moveing in rack (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bearing colapsing (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 130,932 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 130,911 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,756 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 107,528 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 90,094 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,170 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 78,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,289 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2009 41,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,557 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,086 miles

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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F166 CSK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F166 CSK, 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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F166 CSK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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