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F547 POR

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF547 POR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,269 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 84,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,423 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,713 miles

Handbrake outer cables in poor condition.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split.

Offside front and nearside front track control arm bushes persihing.

Slight play in offside track rod ball joint and gaiter split.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 62,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 62,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 57,241 miles

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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F547 POR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F547 POR, 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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F547 POR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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