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F26 OTP

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,029 mi
Last recorded158,029 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 OTP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 158,029 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 158,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 153,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 148,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 143,355 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 138,773 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 134,508 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 134,503 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,723 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 130,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 125,719 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 122,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 122,222 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 117,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 117,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 101,541 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 101,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F26 OTP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F26 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.

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What year was F26 OTP registered?

F26 OTP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F26 OTP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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