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F459 BKN

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 BKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 117,088 miles

exhaust blow at front †spare flat †nsf tyre worn low †

Pass 24 Jun 2005 112,392 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 112,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F459 BKN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F459 BKN, 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 F459 BKN registered?

F459 BKN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F459 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F459 BKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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