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F243 MLL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,118 mi
Last recorded50,118 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 MLL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 49,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 49,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,201 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 48,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,910 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,125 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

near side front tyre cracking on outer edge

off side front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,206 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 425,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,628 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Engine Oil Leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 40,810 miles

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,869 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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F243 MLL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F243 MLL, 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 F243 MLL registered?

F243 MLL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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