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F786 OAC

1988 Peugeot 205

Orange Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,650 mi
Last recorded130,650 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 OAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 130,650 miles

advise as per original test number 832396308123 15/04/2008

Fail 15 Apr 2008 130,608 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to front panel

Pass 31 Mar 2007 128,929 miles

for competition use tyres fitted

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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F786 OAC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Orange with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F786 OAC, 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 F786 OAC registered?

F786 OAC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F786 OAC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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