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F277 PDX

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 PDX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2012 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 60,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 50,280 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,548 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,391 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 45,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F277 PDX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F277 PDX, 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 F277 PDX registered?

F277 PDX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 November 1988.

Is F277 PDX safe to buy?

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