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F286 HJO

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,468 mi
Last recorded141,468 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF286 HJO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 141,468 miles

both the rear flexible brake hoses are perrished

both the rear handbrake outer casings split and in poor condition

chip in the offside front headlight and slightly poor patten

exhaust front pipe corroded and thin

slight inbalance in the rear brakes

slight knick in the offside front cv gator

Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,986 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 121,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front inner antiroll bar saddle bushes becomming worn

both rear flexible brake hoses are becomming perrished

both rear handbrake cable outer casings are split and corroded

oil leaks apparant on gearbox

wear becomming evident in the nearside front outer trackcontrol arm bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,253 miles

both the rear handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2006 118,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower track control arm outer bushes deteriorated

both rear brake hoses perrished and collars corroded

both rear handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

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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F286 HJO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue 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 F286 HJO, 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 F286 HJO registered?

F286 HJO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F286 HJO safe to buy?

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