MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brakes worn
oil leaks
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brakes worn
oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front arm/roll bar bushs wirn
front brakes worn
sills corroding
Battery is not fully secured.
Engine is leaking oil.
Exhaust pipe at approach to rear silencer is fairly corroded.
Front number plate is damaged.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer sill at rear is fairly corroded and will soon need repair.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre is flat.
Steering is a little notchy and heavy - (not considered excessive at present)
Windscreen is stone chipped at nearside.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery is not fully secured.
Engine is leaking oil.
Exhaust pipe at approach to rear silencer is fairly corroded.
Front number plate is damaged.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer sill at rear is fairly corroded and will soon need repair.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre is flat.
Steering is a little notchy and heavy - (not considered excessive at present)
Windscreen is stone chipped at nearside.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside outer sill at rear and inside door shut is fairly corroded.
Spare tyre is flat.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F492 MPV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel 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 F492 MPV, 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 F492 MPV registered?
F492 MPV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F492 MPV safe to buy?
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