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F339 NPL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF339 NPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,969 miles

Font suspension springs are starting to corrode.

Handbrake long travel.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes not in clips at end but secure.

Nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Offside front brake hose is perrishing at end.

Offside rear light lense has damage.

Slight damp aroung brake pedal top (no leak found).

Slight play/lift in nearside of steering rack (not excessive).

Fail 3 Aug 2013 63,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Font suspension springs are starting to corrode.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes not in clips at end but secure.

Nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Offside front brake hose is perrishing at end.

Offside rear light lense has damage.

Slight damp aroung brake pedal top (no leak found).

Slight play/lift in nearside of steering rack (not excessive).

Pass 4 May 2012 60,379 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

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

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

Oil leak from dipstick.

Slight deterioration of front compliance bushes.

Slight wear in nearside steering rack bush.

Fail 4 May 2012 60,379 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

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

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

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

Oil leak from dipstick.

Slight deterioration of front compliance bushes.

Slight wear in nearside steering rack bush.

Pass 13 May 2011 58,772 miles

Both front lower suspension bushes deteriorated.

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

Play in offside front track rod arm.

Fail 12 May 2011 58,772 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Both front lower suspension bushes deteriorated.

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

Pass 24 May 2010 57,334 miles

Long hand brake travel.

Hand brake cables in poor condition.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

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

Play in nearside front steering rack.

Fail 20 May 2010 57,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake cables in poor condition.

Long hand brake travel.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

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

Play in nearside front steering rack.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,325 miles

Both park brake cables deterioating.

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

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

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 55,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 55,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hand brake cables in poor condition

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

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

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

Slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 2 May 2007 54,440 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 54,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Both parking brake cables outers deterioating

NSF & OSR indicator lamp lenses cracked

Slight play in NS end of steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 53,314 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F339 NPL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F339 NPL, 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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F339 NPL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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