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F505 EKR

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,833 mi
Last recorded62,833 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 EKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,571 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake pipes rusty

front springs rusty

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

sub fram bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake pipes rusty

front springs rusty

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

sub fram bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,204 miles

FRONT PIPE AND TAIL PASTED

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ONLY OPERATED ONLY ON ONE SIDE †N/S/R DOOR LOCK INITIALLY STUCK †FRONT BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST †FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BADLY ROUTED †O/S/R BRAKE FOUND BINDING BUT RELEASED † †

Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,092 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 62,092 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steel brake pipes rusty †tyres ageing †

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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F505 EKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F505 EKR, 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 F505 EKR registered?

F505 EKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 December 1988.

Is F505 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 EKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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