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F610 RVT

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF610 RVT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 161,263 miles

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

only 1 seat fitted to car at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2012 161,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

only 1 seat fitted to car at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2011 160,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 153,356 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 153,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 138,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 138,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Feb 2007 132,101 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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F610 RVT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F610 RVT, 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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F610 RVT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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