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F570 RRW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

47,858 mi
Last recorded47,858 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF570 RRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 47,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 47,454 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 47,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,107 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 42,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,922 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 39,922 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 39,290 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,915 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 38,915 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 May 2015 37,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2014 35,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine smoke

lower steering column boot detached

nsr handbrake cable deteriorated

osr road wheel badly corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 35,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine smoke

lower steering column boot detached

nsr handbrake cable deteriorated

osr road wheel badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 33,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 33,727 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 32,428 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 May 2012 32,428 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 31,223 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 31,223 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 29,849 miles

n/s c/v boot badly perished and leaking

n/s parkbrake cable outer swollen and cracked

Pass 21 May 2009 26,869 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ends corroded

o/s c/v boot badly perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded and minor gas leak

Pass 23 May 2008 21,951 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 21,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 20,463 miles

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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F570 RRW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F570 RRW, 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 F570 RRW registered?

F570 RRW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 November 1988.

Is F570 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F570 RRW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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