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F180 WVG

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,914 mi
Last recorded114,914 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF180 WVG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2006 114,914 miles

all tyres nearing 1.6mm tread depth limits

all tyres perished

front coil springs corroded

front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

minor exhaust leak from manifold

off side front wheel bearing / inner joint becoming noisey

rear brakes slightly siezed

steering rack end bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2006 114,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

all metal brake and fuel pipes corroded

all tyres perished and nearing 1.6mm limits

both front coil springs corroded

interior mirror missing

minor exhaust leak from manifold

off side front outer c.v joint worn and becoming noisey

rear brakes becoming siezed

steering rack end bushes worn

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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F180 WVG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F180 WVG, 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 F180 WVG registered?

F180 WVG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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