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F51 DAG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,925 mi
Last recorded59,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 DAG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,619 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,507 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,464 miles

slight wear in n/s rack track rod

Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight wear in n/s rack track rod

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,030 miles

O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT ONLY 2 SEATS FITTED

Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT ONLY 2 SEATS FITTED

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,947 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ONLY 2 SEATS FITTED

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,112 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 44,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,280 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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F51 DAG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F51 DAG, 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 F51 DAG registered?

F51 DAG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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