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F517 WEG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,286 mi
Last recorded116,286 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 WEG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 116,286 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion starting behind drivers door.

front number plate cracked but still readable and secure.

n/s/r brake pipe getting corroded.

o/s headlamp beam getting weak.

oil leak from engine around fuel pump/inlet manifild area.

slight wear to o/s of rear suspention beam.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion starting behind drivers door.

front number plate cracked but still readable and secure.

n/s/r brake pipe getting corroded.

o/s headlamp beam getting weak.

oil leak from engine around fuel pump area.

slight wear to o/s of rear suspention beam.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 106,633 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 106,628 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

UNABLE TO CHECK O/S/F & N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO BRAKE BIND

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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F517 WEG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F517 WEG, 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 F517 WEG registered?

F517 WEG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F517 WEG safe to buy?

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