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F661 LPM

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,242 mi
Last recorded169,242 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF661 LPM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 169,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

age cracking to nsr tyre wall

both front jacking points damage and slight corrosion

both front seats slightly loose

both headlight units slightly loose

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to both sills and signs of repairs

play in ns steering rack drum stick close to limits

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2007 151,013 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower chassis legs slight corrosion

both headlights slightly loose

both inner wings under bonnet slight corrosion

corrosion to ns and os door slams/sills

exhaust tail pipe in poor condtion

signs of repair to nsr outer sill

sligt damage to nsf floor pan

Fail 20 Nov 2007 151,009 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower chassis legs slight corrosion

both headlights slightly loose

both inner wings under bonnet slight corrosion

corrosion to ns and os door slams/sills

exhaust tail pipe in poor condtion

signs of repair to nsr outer sill

sligt damage to nsf floor pan

Pass 13 Nov 2006 130,675 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights slightly loose

engine running lumpy

incorrect bolts fitted to both bottom ball joints but work ok

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2006 130,675 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine running lumpy

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlights slightly loose

incorrect bolts fitted to both bottom ball joints but work ok

stone chips

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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F661 LPM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F661 LPM, 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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F661 LPM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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