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F774 RVN

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 RVN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 133,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 131,429 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 129,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,062 miles

advise pinhole in nsf cv boot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise fibre glass repair to osr body

Fail 9 Apr 2011 29,062 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise fibre glass repair to osr body

advise pinhole in nsf cv boot

Pass 16 Feb 2008 128,518 miles

advise non standard mechanical handbrake fitted at time of test

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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F774 RVN is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F774 RVN, 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 F774 RVN registered?

F774 RVN is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F774 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F774 RVN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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