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F583 RWK

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,976 mi
Last recorded155,976 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 155,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear outer sill ex corroson

both h/brake cables outer csing poor condition

exhaust smoking burning oil

Fail 26 Aug 2016 155,973 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only lo performance (3.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear outer sill ex corroson

both h/brake cables outer csing poor condition

exhaust smoking burning oil

Pass 1 Sep 2015 154,199 miles

both handbrake cable casings split

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2013 153,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

h/brakeex travel

off/s bonnet hinge broken but secured in closed position

Pass 28 Nov 2013 153,032 miles

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

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

h/brakeex travel

off/s bonnet hinge broken but secured in closed position

Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,420 miles

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

bonnet hinge broken off/s front

h/ brake ex travel

Fail 12 Nov 2012 151,420 miles

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

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

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

bonnet hinge broken off/s front

h/ brake ex travel

Pass 28 Nov 2011 146,623 miles

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

both h/brake cables outer casing poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2011 146,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both h/brake cables outer casing poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2010 140,163 miles

both hand brake cable outer casings split

Fail 22 Oct 2010 140,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both hand brake cable outer casings split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 135,844 miles

minor damage to front registration plate

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 23 Apr 2009 135,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor damage to front registration plate

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2008 130,506 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 130,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 128,710 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 128,710 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 122,810 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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F583 RWK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F583 RWK, 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 F583 RWK registered?

F583 RWK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 December 1988.

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