MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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same as original VT32 advise sheet issued
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear suspension assemblys seem to cause wheels to be sit at incorrect angle but no play etc. found
rear wiper rubber damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe perished at tank †rear handbrake cables outers corroded †slight noise from rear axla (possible bush worn/dry
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F71 BYB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F71 BYB, 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 F71 BYB registered?
F71 BYB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 August 1988.
Is F71 BYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F71 BYB shows 3 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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