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F59 RAE

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,935 mi
Last recorded102,935 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF59 RAE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,935 miles

gearbox noisey, engine oily †slight movement in tca bushes †brake hoses ageing †brake pipes greased †

Fail 15 Oct 2005 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f c/v boot deep cracks †n/s/r radius bearing near max permissable movement †handbrake limited reserve travel †gear box noisey †brake pipes greased †o/s/f seat bolt loose †front brake hoses ageing

signs of blue smoke †engine oily

Pass 15 Oct 2005 96,551 miles

o/s/f c/v boot deep cracks †n/s/r radius bearing near max permissable movement †handbrake limited reserve travel †gear box noisey †brake pipes greased †o/s/f seat bolt loose †front brake hoses ageing

signs of blue smoke †engine oily

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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F59 RAE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F59 RAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F59 RAE registered?

F59 RAE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F59 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F59 RAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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