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F236 WBD

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,765 mi
Last recorded217,765 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 WBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 217,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF outer CV boot perished.

OSF brake binding slightly.

Slight play at NSR radius arm.

Steering rack feels slightly notchy.

Fail 12 May 2011 217,246 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2010 209,879 miles

Corrosion at nearside and offside lower B pillars,inside door shut.

OSF brake binding slightly..

Fail 26 Mar 2010 208,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion at nearside and offside lower B pillars,inside door shut.

OSF brake binding slightly..

Pass 4 Feb 2009 190,006 miles

Corrosion at nearside and offside lower corner of B-pillar.

OSF brake binding slightly.

Slight play at OSR wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 192,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear number plate slightly obscured by tow bar

Pass 31 Jan 2007 183,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 174,310 miles

front wheels slightly too wide for body

handbrake cables showing sings of deteroireration

no reserve tavele in handbrake

Fail 12 Nov 2005 174,022 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front wheels slightly too wide for body

handbrake cables showing sings of deterioration

no reserve travel in handbrake

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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F236 WBD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F236 WBD, 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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F236 WBD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 November 1988.

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