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F240 BEY

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,731 mi
Last recorded137,731 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 BEY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 137,731 miles

The clutch pedal rubber is missing.

Fail 18 Jan 2014 137,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 137,316 miles

Both front brake discs are scored.

Instrument lamps not working.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 137,316 miles

Both front brake discs are scored.

Instrument lamps not working.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 136,703 miles

The battery is insecure.

The dashboard lamps are not working.

The nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 136,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The battery is insecure.

The dashboard lamps are not working.

The nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 136,201 miles

The nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 136,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 135,535 miles

The centre non-obligatory mirror is not affixed to the vehicle.

The front number plate is broken at the logo but the registration text remains visible.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 135,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The centre non-obligatory mirror is not affixed to the vehicle.

The front number plate is broken at the logo but the registration text remains visible.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 135,056 miles

Centre non-obligatory mirror is missing.

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

The nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly split.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 134,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 132,865 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 132,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 131,314 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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F240 BEY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F240 BEY, 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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F240 BEY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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