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F791 ENE

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF791 ENE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2018 101,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,556 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside headlamps emitting pink light

Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,828 miles

Minor oil leak.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,803 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)

Minor oil leak.

Nearside and offside headlamps emitting pink light.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,430 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 51,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 41,594 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,965 miles

N/S/R tyre just starting to perish

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

rear silencer baffles starting to break up

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,476 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak from engine

very slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,823 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread slightly perished

engine and gearbox mounts slightly worn

engine leaking oil

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,917 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,214 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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F791 ENE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F791 ENE, 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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F791 ENE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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