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F550 LPM

1988 Peugeot 205

Orange Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,650 mi
Last recorded132,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 LPM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 132,650 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf ,osf and osr tyres cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and suspension have modifications

Fail 30 May 2023 132,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf ,osf and osr tyres cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and suspension have modifications

Pass 30 Jul 2021 132,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2019 132,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount / rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,727 miles

Oil leak ()

steering lock missing but car has a immobiliser fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 131,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

steering lock missing but car has a immobiliser fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 131,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

steering lock missing but car has a immobiliser fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 130,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

steering lock missing but vehicle immobiliser is fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 130,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 129,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 129,046 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 127,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 123,969 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 123,969 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 120,607 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 120,607 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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F550 LPM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Orange with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F550 LPM, 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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F550 LPM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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