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F647 NRV

1988 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,737 mi
Last recorded191,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 NRV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 191,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 187,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 187,846 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 187,757 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 195,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 195,027 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 178,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2006 173,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 167,747 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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F647 NRV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F647 NRV, 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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F647 NRV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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