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F233 WDE

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 WDE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

steel brake pipes inside of vehicle

tyres rally type

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,399 miles

brake and fuel lines converted to run inside vehicle

light rust on both front inner wings and rear inner wheelarches

protective covers fitted to underside front and rear unable to fully inspce for corrosion

rear tyres wearing thin

roll cage bucket seats and harneses fitted

run-out on front brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded,unable to fully inspect due to guard fitted

roll cage and bucket seats fitted with harneses

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,405 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded,unable to fully inspect due to guard fitted

roll cage and bucket seats fitted with harneses

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,249 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advs on offside front brake binding on and rear brakesboth sides

advs slight smoke from exhaust system rear tail pipe

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 WDE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WDE, 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 F233 WDE registered?

F233 WDE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F233 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F233 WDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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