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F223 DKR

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 DKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 98,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,948 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 126,798 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nsf inner cv boot split

rubber fuel hoses cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2007 122,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

o-s-r brake pipe twisted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 122,505 miles

Oil leak

o-s-r brake pipe twisted

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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F223 DKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F223 DKR, 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 F223 DKR registered?

F223 DKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F223 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F223 DKR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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