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F451 DKM

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,806 mi
Last recorded128,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 DKM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 128,806 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 127,550 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 126,675 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 126,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 124,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 124,956 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 122,120 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 12,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 122,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 118,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,399 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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F451 DKM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F451 DKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F451 DKM registered?

F451 DKM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F451 DKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F451 DKM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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