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F693 FAM

1988 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,541 mi
Last recorded135,541 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 FAM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 135,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 129,105 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer c.v joints noisey

Fail 21 Apr 2015 129,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak from engine?

outer CV joints noisy

Pass 13 May 2011 124,393 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 124,393 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 121,313 miles

all prescribed areas starting to corrode especailly rear and under bonnet

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable insecure

n\s\f brake flexy hose perrishing

n\s\f tyre wearing outer edge

slight blow on exhaust centre pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2008 116,516 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 116,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,493 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 96,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 96,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 88,524 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2005 88,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F693 FAM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F693 FAM, 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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F693 FAM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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