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F560 TJT

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,715 mi
Last recorded160,715 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 TJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 160,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 160,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

front discs corroding

front to rear brake pipe on nearside starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,769 miles

both front anti-roll to lower arm boshes starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2010 154,502 miles

handbrake cable outer case split

nearside c.v gaiter signs of grease no hole found

rear tyres ON limit on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 151,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 149,553 miles

offside handbrake cable outer case spliting

Fail 12 Aug 2008 149,551 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake cable outer case spliting

Pass 17 Aug 2007 146,678 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 146,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 144,638 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to perish

n/s rear tyre slight perising

Pass 16 Aug 2005 143,169 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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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F560 TJT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F560 TJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F560 TJT registered?

F560 TJT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F560 TJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F560 TJT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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