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F456 LVW

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF456 LVW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 96,400 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,538 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,185 miles

both front anti-roll bar to track control arm bushes starting to perish

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,336 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,837 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2007 88,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 88,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,991 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on walls

Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,934 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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F456 LVW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F456 LVW, 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 F456 LVW registered?

F456 LVW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F456 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F456 LVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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