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F264 JWV

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,191 mi
Last recorded113,191 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 JWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 113,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brakes 23% out of balance

front brakes discs poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2008 113,191 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brakes discs poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2007 105,737 miles

1.rear b/hoses cracking †2. n/s/f and rear tyres fairly perished †3.front brake discs fairly corroded on inside †4. rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 6 Aug 2007 105,737 miles

1.rear b/hoses cracking †2. n/s/f and rear tyres fairly perished †3.front brake discs fairly corroded on inside †4. rear tyres on 2mm

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,079 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

grease around both front hubs

nearside front tyre side wall cut

oil leak

rea brake flexi's perished

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres perished

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2005 97,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 97,509 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls perished

brake pad wear wires broken

down pipe corroding

grease around both front cv boot gaitors

oil leak

rear brake back plates rusty

rear brake flexys perished

spare wheel carrier loose

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 JWV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JWV, 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 F264 JWV registered?

F264 JWV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F264 JWV safe to buy?

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