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F273 WFL

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 WFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,872 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F273 WFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F273 WFL, 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 F273 WFL registered?

F273 WFL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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