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F505 PDF

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,023 mi
Last recorded50,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 PDF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,023 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,567 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,448 miles

front number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,224 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 13,048 miles

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

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 PDF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PDF, 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 PDF registered?

F505 PDF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F505 PDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 PDF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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