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F268 OTP

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,256 mi
Last recorded21,256 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 OTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 21,256 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 20,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,613 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 19,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,568 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,092 miles

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Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,695 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 18,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake pad warning lamp wire broken

Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,452 miles

offside front brake pad warning lamp wire broken

Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,180 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 29 Nov 2010 17,243 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 17,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,854 miles

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

all tyres slight cracking to outer sidewalls

both front anti-roll bar/tiebar bushes slightly detiorated

both front brake discs slightly pitted

engine oil leak

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

slight imbalance rear brakes

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 5mm 145r13s

Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,527 miles

imbalance to front brakes on release - close to limit (22%), tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 145/13s

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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F268 OTP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F268 OTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F268 OTP registered?

F268 OTP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 November 1988.

Is F268 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F268 OTP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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