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F665 BKR

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

134,607 mi
Last recorded134,607 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF665 BKR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 134,607 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

battery light on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,931 miles

brake pipes to both front flexis greased and hard to access

Fail 16 Dec 2009 131,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes to both front flexis greased and hard to access

Pass 16 Dec 2008 126,708 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Dec 2008 126,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2008 123,881 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 123,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 121,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 121,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 117,895 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 117,895 miles

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

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

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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F665 BKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F665 BKR, 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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F665 BKR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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