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F621 EMR

1988 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,389 mi
Last recorded235,389 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF621 EMR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 235,389 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 235,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 229,237 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 229,237 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 222,600 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 222,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 213,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 213,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 215,175 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 215,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 210,718 miles

handbrake cables hanging down under vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2006 210,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wiper blades split

both rear handbrake cables inscure

oil leak from engine

osr bump stop missimg

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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F621 EMR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F621 EMR, 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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F621 EMR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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