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F313 LFW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 LFW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 136,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 136,680 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 134,917 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 134,908 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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F313 LFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 F313 LFW, 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 F313 LFW registered?

F313 LFW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F313 LFW safe to buy?

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