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F438 OLW

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,969 mi
Last recorded174,969 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 OLW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 174,969 miles

Centre exhaust joint leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Overall brake effort has only just met the required standard

Pass 6 Nov 2014 168,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear suspension, o/s/r mounting worn.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 158,152 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 158,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 148,215 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 136,487 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 136,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F438 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F438 OLW, 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 F438 OLW registered?

F438 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F438 OLW safe to buy?

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