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F757 GAU

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,714 mi
Last recorded172,714 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF757 GAU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 172,714 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 172,657 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 171,424 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 170,104 miles

front chassis corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 168,705 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 166,251 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 166,427 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 163,380 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 163,350 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 159,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 155,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 148,600 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 148,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 143,452 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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F757 GAU is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F757 GAU, 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 F757 GAU registered?

F757 GAU is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 September 1988.

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