MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes coated in underseal
slight play in nearside front track rod inner joint
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F542 RCW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F542 RCW, 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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How do I check the history of F542 RCW?
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What year was F542 RCW registered?
F542 RCW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 November 1988.
Is F542 RCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F542 RCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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