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F264 EYA

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,932 mi
Last recorded118,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 EYA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 117,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,206 miles

advise front suspension springs starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise handbrake cable fouling rear wheel slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2011 115,206 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise front suspension springs starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise handbrake cable fouling rear wheel slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,342 miles

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear

near side front tyre devoid of tread on both outer edges leaving enough treads to pass

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Oct 2010 112,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear

near side front tyre devoid of tread on both outer edges leaving enough treads to pass

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,884 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 109,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 108,365 miles

advise engine starting to show slight signs smoking

advise front discs and pads starting to show signs of wear

advise front tyres getting low on tread on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2008 108,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise engine starting to show slight signs smoking

advise front discs and pads starting to show signs of wear

advise front tyres getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 103,895 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 103,895 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front discs showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 12 Oct 2006 100,164 miles

all four tyres just over 2mm left

both front brake discs showing signs of wear starting

both front suspension struts showing slight signs of leaks starting

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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F264 EYA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F264 EYA, 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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F264 EYA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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