MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
horn tone,n/s sill damaged,o/s front metal brake pipe rusty,play in n/s rack,play in o/s front roll bar link,sump and tank guards fitted,surf.cor o/s front inner wing,o/s rear axle bush worn at limit
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
N/S+O/S HANDBRAKE CABLES RUBBING AGAINST WHEELS.REAR BRAKE PIPES RUNNING THROUGH VEHICLE.N/S+OS REAR BUMPER ENDES LOOSE.
PARKING BRAKE JUST ON LIMIT.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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F462 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F462 OLW, 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 F462 OLW registered?
F462 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 November 1988.
Is F462 OLW safe to buy?
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