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F212 MGM

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 MGM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,956 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 86,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 85,541 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 85,519 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

exhaust centre box damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knock from nearside front suspension

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear fog light switch sticky

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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F212 MGM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F212 MGM, 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 F212 MGM registered?

F212 MGM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F212 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F212 MGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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