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F295 MFW

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,315 mi
Last recorded4,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 MFW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 4,315 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror craked

offside rear suspension slightly siezed

strong smell of petrol from under bonnet no odvious sign of a leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 4,033 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 4,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 3,818 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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F295 MFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F295 MFW, 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 F295 MFW registered?

F295 MFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 December 1988.

Is F295 MFW safe to buy?

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