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F756 DGK

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,677 mi
Last recorded81,677 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF756 DGK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,677 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damage

offside front door centre stop strap insecure

oil leak on to exhaust from engine

rear registration plate damage

Fail 29 Jun 2013 81,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front registration plate damage

offside front door centre stop strap insecure

oil leak on to exhaust from engine

rear registration plate damage

Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,675 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear number plate slight damages

oil leaks

rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,131 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 81,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bad oil leak from engine

Boot pannel damage

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,590 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 79,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bad oil leak from engine causing damage to rubber bushes

Near side rear suspension mounting missing

Off side rear suspension bump mounting missing

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,848 miles

Bad oil leak from engine.

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

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

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

Rear boot pannel damage near side

Rear number plate will need attention

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,848 miles

Rear boot pannel damage near side

Bad oil leak from engine.

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

Rear number plate will need attention

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,714 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,714 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Near side rear BOOT pannel damage,will need attention soon.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,194 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear suspension bumb rubber missing

Clutch padal will need attention

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,346 miles

Near side rear tyre wall damage. †Both rear suspension b/rubbers missing.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,188 miles

Bad oil leak from engine.

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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F756 DGK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F756 DGK, 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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F756 DGK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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