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F673 FMW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,680 mi
Last recorded102,680 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF673 FMW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 102,680 miles

all door hinges worn

boot struts weak

coolant resovoir cap missing

cv boots perished

front brake pads low

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre near wear bars

oil leak

slight bind on nearside front wheel

thermostat housing corroded and leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all door hinges worn

boot struts weak

coolant resovoir cap missing

cv boots perished

front brake pads low

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre near wear bars

oil leak

thermostat housing corroded and leaking

Pass 18 May 2009 101,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 98,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 96,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 94,817 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 94,816 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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F673 FMW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F673 FMW, 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 F673 FMW registered?

F673 FMW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F673 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F673 FMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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