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F451 HTT

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

132,191 mi
Last recorded132,191 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 HTT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 132,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under rear seating area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper area (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear play in radius arm pivot bearing

Offside Rear play in radius arm pivot bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 130,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper area (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear play in radius arm pivot bearing

Offside Rear play in radius arm pivot bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 130,106 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended beam (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 129,162 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 129,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 127,274 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 126,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 126,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 HTT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 HTT, 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 F451 HTT registered?

F451 HTT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 November 1988.

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