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F561 EGO

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,534 mi
Last recorded133,534 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 EGO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 133,534 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hydrocarbon content close to max limit at idle

Fail 16 Nov 2007 133,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hydrocarbon content close to max limit at idle

Pass 23 Nov 2006 126,669 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 126,669 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 120,934 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 120,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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F561 EGO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F561 EGO, 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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What year was F561 EGO registered?

F561 EGO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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