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F168 XOE

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,692 mi
Last recorded145,692 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 XOE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 142,697 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 142,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 137,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

IN MY OPPINNION THE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER NEEDS REPLACING.

O/S/R BRAKE IS OVERADJUSTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 129,657 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 129,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 121,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 117,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 117,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 112,772 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 112,772 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 104,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 100,606 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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F168 XOE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F168 XOE, 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 F168 XOE registered?

F168 XOE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F168 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F168 XOE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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