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F361 OGV

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

145,626 mi
Last recorded145,626 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 OGV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 145,626 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Slight binding on O/S/F wheel.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 145,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Slight binding on O/S/F wheel.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 145,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 145,529 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 144,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 144,510 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 144,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 143,054 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 143,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F361 OGV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F361 OGV, 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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F361 OGV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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