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F683 EWL

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF683 EWL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 98,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s handbrake cable outer cover cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2007 93,791 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.792457147046 Dated 16/02/2007

Fail 16 Feb 2007 93,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Bad Engine Oil leaks

Corrosion Around Front Subframe Mounts

Front Brake Balance Poor

Front Compliance Bushes Split & Perishing †

Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipes Corroding Recomend Attention

Lock To Lock The Steering Seems Slightly notchy

Lower Engine Stabilizer Bush Badly Worn

O/S/R Handbrake Cable In Poor Condition

Windscreen Soiled Slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,997 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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F683 EWL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F683 EWL, 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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F683 EWL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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