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F520 HTA

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,434 mi
Last recorded65,434 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 HTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,434 miles

front and rear flexi brake hoses both sides are perishing, not showing vanvas or bulged at time of test

front headlamps misted up, not effecting the beam pattern at time of test

interior rear view mirror missing the o/s/and n/s/wing mirrors are ok

Fail 19 Mar 2007 65,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear flexi brake hoses both sides are perishing, not showing vanvas or bulged at time of test

front headlamps misted up, not effecting the beam pattern at time of test

interior rear view mirror missing the o/s/and n/s/wing mirrors are ok

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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F520 HTA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F520 HTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F520 HTA registered?

F520 HTA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F520 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 HTA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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