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F315 OPO

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF315 OPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

numberplates in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,071 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

numberplates in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,446 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE'S ARE STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIT

BOTH FRONT WIPERS ARE SPLIT.

ENGINE OILY.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT SCREEN HAS MINER STONE CHIPS.

FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED.

HANDBRAKE CABLE CLIP IS BROKEN ON THE O/S/R

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S/F WHEEL

Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

ALL FOUR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE'S ARE STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIT

BOTH FRONT WIPERS ARE SPLIT.

ENGINE OILY.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT SCREEN HAS MINER STONE CHIPS.

FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED.

HANDBRAKE CABLE CLIP IS BROKEN ON THE O/S/R

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,339 miles

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

exhaust corroded

front coilsprings corroded

nearside front to back brakepipe corroded

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

o/s/f brakehose perished

Fail 28 Jan 2010 64,339 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

front coilsprings corroded

fuel lines corroded

judder rear brakes

n/s/f tyre perished

nearside front to back brakepipe corroded

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

o/s/f brakehose perished

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,569 miles

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded/ pitted

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/f and o/s/f brakepipes corroded

n/s/r brakehose perished

slight binding n/s/f wheel

slight judder o/s/r brake

slight noise n/s/r wheel when spun

tailgate not opening

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,848 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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F315 OPO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F315 OPO, 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 F315 OPO registered?

F315 OPO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F315 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F315 OPO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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