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F271 TJX

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 TJX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2009 113,899 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 110,871 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion under nearside headlight not with in 30cm of any testable componant

hand brake outer casing starting to corrode and brake open

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

small amount of blue smoke from exhaust at tick over

Pass 25 May 2007 110,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 109,836 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F271 TJX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F271 TJX, 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 F271 TJX registered?

F271 TJX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 October 1988.

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