MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Advise both nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses cracking
Advise evidence of greese from around offside lower suspension ball joint
Advise nail in nearside rear tyre tread
Advise nearside handbrake cable lose
Advise nearside rear light cluster cracked (not exposing incorrect colour of light)
Advise play in nearside and offside front seat frames
Advise slight binding from offside rear brake
Advise slight play in brake pedal box
Advise slight play in nearside rear radius arm bush
Advise small stone chips and scratches to front windscreen
Advise various oil leaks evident
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F551 MRD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F551 MRD, 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 F551 MRD?
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What year was F551 MRD registered?
F551 MRD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1988.
Is F551 MRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F551 MRD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F551 MRD have outstanding finance?
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