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F403 MLL

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,927 mi
Last recorded134,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 MLL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 134,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 130,634 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 130,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S inner CV joint boot split

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,007 miles

hole in o/s sill

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 121,398 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 121,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 116,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 112,801 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 112,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 104,669 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 104,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside 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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F403 MLL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F403 MLL, 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 F403 MLL registered?

F403 MLL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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