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F561 MRD

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 MRD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,545 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,538 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,526 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing no rear seats fitted ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats not fitted ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 83,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling the driveshaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak slight coolant leak on the engine ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi brake hose is tie rapped and chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats removed ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed is tie rapped and chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats removed ()

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,999 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 74,998 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 1 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011

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 MRD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F561 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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F561 MRD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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