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F242 RBP

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 RBP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 102,124 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 102,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,806 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle has surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Oct 2006 112,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 112,459 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nut missing from n/s top suspension mounting

rear brake hoses cracked

rear discs corroded

rear foot brake low on effort

rear tyres worn

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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F242 RBP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc 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 F242 RBP, 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 F242 RBP registered?

F242 RBP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 December 1988.

Is F242 RBP safe to buy?

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