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F285 NUT

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,630 mi
Last recorded133,630 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 NUT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 133,630 miles

2 nails stuck in o/s/r tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both handbrake cables slightly damaged

rear screen wiper blade split

side walls split on spare tyre

slight ovality in both brake discs

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2007 131,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine oil on minimum

o/s/f door hinge pins worn

o/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

spare tyre side walls split to lower cores

Pass 24 Sep 2007 131,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil on minimum

o/s/f door hinge pins worn

o/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

spare tyre side walls split to lower cores

Pass 3 Oct 2006 130,303 miles

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Fail 2 Oct 2006 130,303 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front and rear wiper blades split

Both front wheel trims missing

Both rear mudflaps insecure

Evidence of welded repair to N/S body sill

Footbrake efficiency only just reached

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S handbrake cable outer casing plit

O/S/F bumper mounting corroded away

O/S/F door interior door handle insecure

Paint on rear seat belts

Play in O/S/F seat frame

Tailgate struts don't support tailgate

cracking to N/S/R tyre sidewalls

Spare tyre heavily cracked and perished

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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F285 NUT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel 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 F285 NUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F285 NUT registered?

F285 NUT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F285 NUT safe to buy?

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