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F34 FMR

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF34 FMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 128,844 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 128,843 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 126,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 123,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brakes imbalanced

offside and nearside front seat bases worn.

offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded

spare tyre is deflated and perished

Pass 16 Jan 2006 120,980 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2005 118,104 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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F34 FMR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F34 FMR, 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 F34 FMR registered?

F34 FMR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F34 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F34 FMR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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