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F64 YFY

1988 Peugeot 205

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,498 mi
Last recorded14,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF64 YFY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,498 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 14,498 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake flexes cracking

all over corrossion

nearside rear tyre cracking on inside side wall

oil leaks on engine

Pass 5 Jan 2006 139,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 139,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front comp bushes wearing

front tyres very low on edges

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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F64 YFY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F64 YFY, 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 F64 YFY registered?

F64 YFY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F64 YFY safe to buy?

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