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F62 MPH

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,920 mi
Last recorded72,920 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF62 MPH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall showing signs of contact with wheel arch

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 72,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre wall showing signs of contact with wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,125 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,633 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 166,009 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 166,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 163,331 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 163,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 161,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 144,650 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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F62 MPH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F62 MPH, 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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F62 MPH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 September 1988.

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