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F284 PDG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,287 mi
Last recorded63,287 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 PDG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad electrical earth connection under bonnet. Wires getting hot and slightly affecting the operation of componets when lights are switched on

offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,128 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,128 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,228 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror damaged

rear nearside bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,280 miles

front-rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

nearside mirror backing damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,309 miles

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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F284 PDG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F284 PDG, 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 F284 PDG registered?

F284 PDG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F284 PDG safe to buy?

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