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F435 PNC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,513 mi
Last recorded123,513 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 PNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,513 miles

o/s/r sill and wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 123,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Fail 5 Apr 2013 123,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jun 2010 122,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 115,842 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 115,842 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 115,317 miles

Exhaust emissions abit smokey when starting

Appears to be slight movement starting at O/S/R W/Bearing

Bonnet N/S hinge broken

Front and rear tyres getting abit cracked and perrished at outer sidewalls

Front to rear fuel pipes abit corroded slightly

O/S H/Light abit loose (Not yet insecure at time of test)

O/S/F inner wing/arch area abit corroded slightly and outer wing behind indicator also

O/S/R tyre nearly touching inner w/arch area at sidewall (NOT touching at time of test)

Rear b/drum back plates getting corroded

Rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Slight corrosion at O/S/F lower bulkhead area

Slight corrosion at front b/pipes

Slight dry/creaking noise from front suspension when turning steering lock to lock

Small crack at screen

Spare tyre seems flat

Pass 15 Jun 2006 114,379 miles

Both rear b/drum backing plates getting corroded slightly

Both rear tyres NEARLY touching inner w/arch areas at inner sidewalls(Esp O/S) But NOT touching at time of test

Front to rear metal b/pipe and N/S/F pipe abit corroded slightly

N/S bonnet hinge broken

N/S/F inner wing edge by washer bottle and O/S/F inner wing area both abit corroded

O/S h/light unit abit loose

O/S/F lower bulkhead/floor area by subframe mount getting abit corroded

O/S/F outer wing abit corroded around indicator and mud flap mounts

Rear chassis areas at susp/mounts and bump stops abit corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2005 113,615 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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F435 PNC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F435 PNC, 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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F435 PNC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 September 1988.

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