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F549 RCK

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,851 mi
Last recorded70,851 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 RCK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,851 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Nearside steering rack gaitor cracking

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake flexi hoses cracking

Signs of nearside front brake overheating

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Nearside steering rack gaitor cracking

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake flexi hoses cracking

Signs of nearside front brake overheating

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,699 miles

Chassis brake pipes corroded

Drivers wiper split

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2008 66,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chassis brake pipes corroded

Drivers wiper split

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,574 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear shocker corroded

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 56,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear flexi hoses cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,625 miles

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

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

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

corrosion behind nearside headlight

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

corrosion behind nearside headlight

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

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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F549 RCK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F549 RCK, 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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F549 RCK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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