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F460 FJO

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 FJO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 121,982 miles

Competition car fitted with roll full roll cage, no rear seats and full harness seat belts.

Competition fixed Seat fitted.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory Mirror not fitted

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight roughness on nearside and offside front Suspension strut top bearings.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,816 miles

Competition car fitted with full roll cage, no rear seats and full harness seat belts.

Non obligatory Mirror not fitted

Slight roughness on nearside front strut top bearing

Slight roughness on offside front strut top bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 121,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Competition car fitted with full roll cage, no rear seats and full harness seat belts.

Non obligatory Mirror not fitted

Slight roughness on nearside front strut top bearing

Slight roughness on offside front strut top bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 121,375 miles

no rear seats fitted,car fitted with harnesses....

Fail 19 Jul 2013 121,375 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

no rear seats fitted,car fitted with harnesses....

Pass 18 May 2012 121,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 121,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 121,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 121,363 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking 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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F460 FJO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F460 FJO, 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 F460 FJO registered?

F460 FJO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is F460 FJO safe to buy?

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