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F741 NTF

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,175 mi
Last recorded173,175 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 NTF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2010 173,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet damaged

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f (inner wing)body support beam corroded to excess and insecure

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

tested wet

Pass 22 Jan 2009 169,037 miles

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

bonnet slightly damaged

engine oil leak(s)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

nearside headlamp aim bordering on legal limit

tailgate slightly damaged

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 22 Jan 2009 169,036 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet slightly damaged

engine oil leak(s)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

nearside headlamp aim bordering on legal limit

tailgate slightly damaged

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 25 Jan 2008 164,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 22 Jan 2007 155,894 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2006 155,136 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 155,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

stonechip in windscreen

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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F741 NTF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F741 NTF, 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 F741 NTF registered?

F741 NTF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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