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F61 ULJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,102 mi
Last recorded127,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF61 ULJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 124,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 120,983 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 118,080 miles

Ball joint and T/Rod end grease bellows perrished and split

Brake servo unit abit corroded slightly

Front metal b/pipes abit corroded slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2006 115,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 115,671 miles

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

Both front lower ball joints grease bellows split

Crack at N/S of screen ( Not yet within swept area )

Exhaust tailpipe abit corroded

Front and rear bumpers abit damaged ( Front bumper abit broken and loose at N/S corner)

Front b/pipes abit corroded slightly

Front to rear fuel pipes getting abit corroded slightly

Steering collumn U/J gaiter split

Pass 1 Nov 2005 113,139 miles

both bumpers damaged

windscreen is cracked outside of swept area

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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F61 ULJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F61 ULJ, 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 F61 ULJ registered?

F61 ULJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is F61 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F61 ULJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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