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F574 OLR

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,527 mi
Last recorded65,527 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 OLR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 65,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both handbrake cables cracking on outer covers

front bumper slightly damaged

slight travel in handbrake lever

Fail 5 May 2010 65,515 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both handbrake cables cracking on outer covers

front bumper slightly damaged

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 5 May 2009 61,720 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

corrosion on outer handbrake cables

Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,717 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

corrosion on outer handbrake cables

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,703 miles

Hand brake cable has slight wear to the outer cover.

Slight damage to the rear fog light.

Slight leak from the exhaust downpipe.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,110 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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F574 OLR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F574 OLR, 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 F574 OLR registered?

F574 OLR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F574 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F574 OLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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