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F681 UBD

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,588 mi
Last recorded137,588 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF681 UBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 137,588 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 137,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 136,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing not within 30 cm of prescribed area

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2007 136,810 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing not within 30 cm of prescribed area

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2006 135,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 134,113 miles

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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F681 UBD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F681 UBD, 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 F681 UBD registered?

F681 UBD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F681 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F681 UBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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