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F472 CYB

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,360 mi
Last recorded89,360 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 CYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,360 miles

as previous test

Fail 7 Sep 2007 89,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

note O/S/handbrake outter cable split recomnend replacement

note corrosion on steel brake pipes

note slight blow on rear exhaust box

note stone chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,706 miles

As previous test.

Fail 25 Aug 2006 81,706 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Interior mirror not fitted at time of test.

Metal brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 73,886 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

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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F472 CYB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F472 CYB, 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 F472 CYB registered?

F472 CYB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F472 CYB safe to buy?

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