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F614 BWU

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF614 BWU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 142,246 miles

both rear bump stops missing

surface rust on offside front inner wing

Fail 9 Feb 2009 142,242 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

surface rust on offside front inner wing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 137,774 miles

both rear bump stops missing

offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2008 137,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Outer Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both rear bump stops missing

offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2007 132,689 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Fail 19 Feb 2007 132,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades splitting on corners

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 1 Mar 2006 126,337 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside outter hadbrake cable sleave splitting

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Oct 2005 126,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear bump stop missing

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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F614 BWU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F614 BWU, 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 F614 BWU registered?

F614 BWU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is F614 BWU safe to buy?

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