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F623 TFX

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,940 mi
Last recorded92,940 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF623 TFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,940 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 92,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,582 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

overheating light illuminates

Fail 7 Sep 2009 88,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

overheating light illuminates

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,389 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

both outer walls on rear tyres slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak from front section exhaust

Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

both outer walls on rear tyres slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak from front section exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,270 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 71,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,195 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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F623 TFX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F623 TFX, 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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What year was F623 TFX registered?

F623 TFX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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