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F65 AAH

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 AAH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2008 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear backplates corroded

o/s/r door unable to open

Pass 30 Dec 2006 91,235 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to o/s/r door

Fail 28 Dec 2006 91,235 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 5 Jan 2006 86,509 miles

offside rear door won't open

Fail 29 Dec 2005 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear door won't open

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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F65 AAH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F65 AAH, 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 F65 AAH registered?

F65 AAH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 October 1988.

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