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F465 NLN

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,705 mi
Last recorded45,705 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF465 NLN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 45,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 45,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 44,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 44,607 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 44,483 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 44,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 43,477 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,333 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 42,024 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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F465 NLN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 F465 NLN, 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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F465 NLN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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