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F623 UOR

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,475 mi
Last recorded182,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF623 UOR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 182,475 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wheels and tyres different size to rear

Fail 4 Nov 2015 182,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend change (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

spare wheel not fully tightned in holder

Pass 29 Jul 2009 180,594 miles

Dampness around front fuel pipe

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside side sill slightly corroded

Offside side sill slightly corroded

Slight play in offside & nearside steering

Fail 28 Jul 2009 180,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dampness around front fuel pipe

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside side sill slightly corroded

Offside side sill slightly corroded

Slight play in offside & nearside steering

Pass 2 Aug 2008 176,181 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 176,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in nearside track rod

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 19 Jul 2007 170,755 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 170,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 164,479 miles

oil leak

os rack boot twisted

Fail 13 Jul 2006 164,479 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

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 UOR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F623 UOR, 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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F623 UOR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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