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F233 OLW

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,661 mi
Last recorded121,661 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 OLW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,661 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 121,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,320 miles

Bad oil leak

Dip stick broken

Engine cooling fan inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gear selector broken

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 30 Sep 2013 116,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bad oil leak

Dip stick broken

Engine cooling fan inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Interior mirror missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Gear selector broken

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 110,776 miles

Spare wheel missing

Windscreen sratched

interior mirror not fitted

Both front seat runners worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs 60% worn

Front wiper blades split

Gear knob insecure

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in rear axle beam bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,457 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 100,550 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,025 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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F233 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F233 OLW, 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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F233 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 November 1988.

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