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F423 OPG

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,746 mi
Last recorded174,746 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 OPG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 174,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexi-hoses perishing

both inner cv boots perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 171,048 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both hand brake cables in very poor condition

both outer cv boots cracking

clutch bite point very low

hand brake travel high

ns rear brake performance low

os front brake hose cracking

os outer sill corroding at rear

os rear tyre side wall cracking

stone chip in zone B

Fail 15 Mar 2012 170,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both hand brake cables in very poor condition

both outer cv boots cracking

clutch bite point very low

hand brake travel high

ns rear brake performance low

os front brake hose cracking

os outer sill corroding at rear

os rear tyre side wall cracking

stone chip in zone B

Pass 21 Mar 2011 164,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 161,094 miles

Hand brake cables in poor condition.

O/S Head light reflectop in poor condition.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 156,312 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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F423 OPG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F423 OPG, 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 F423 OPG registered?

F423 OPG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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