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F75 XWX

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

207,833 mi
Last recorded207,833 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 XWX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 207,833 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 207,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 206,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 205,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 204,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 202,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 200,656 miles

Squeek from either offside rear shock absorber or arn bearing when jacked up or lowered, but no play apparant.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 198,170 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 195,766 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 195,766 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 194,128 miles

Nearside rear bump bonding working loose

Pass 8 Sep 2006 195,252 miles

Deep cracks in nearside inner driveshaft boot

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 190,798 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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F75 XWX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 F75 XWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F75 XWX registered?

F75 XWX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F75 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F75 XWX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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