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F697 OLW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,700 mi
Last recorded48,700 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF697 OLW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,700 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 46,252 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 46,252 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both sides front brake discs corroded

both sides front shocks top mountings slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,192 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,192 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,191 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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F697 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F697 OLW, 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 F697 OLW registered?

F697 OLW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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