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F669 PHY

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

139,176 mi
Last recorded139,176 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF669 PHY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2009 139,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak

drivers door check strap broken

front fog n/w

front no plate deteriorated

rear no plate deteriorated

throttle sticking

Fail 10 Jul 2008 139,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

distributor cap insecure

handbrake requires attention

ignition module insecure

live cable from battery exposed

Fail 7 Nov 2006 129,667 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 129,667 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 129,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F669 PHY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 F669 PHY, 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 F669 PHY registered?

F669 PHY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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