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F416 GTY

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,491 mi
Last recorded59,491 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF416 GTY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,171 miles

Inner Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffles (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 53,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 133,298 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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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F416 GTY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F416 GTY, 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 F416 GTY registered?

F416 GTY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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