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F399 TRL

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,761 mi
Last recorded75,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF399 TRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,761 miles

slight play in nearside track rod

Fail 15 Jan 2014 75,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside track rod

Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,445 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,326 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,765 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 41,241 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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F399 TRL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F399 TRL, 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 F399 TRL registered?

F399 TRL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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