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F799 FKM

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,312 mi
Last recorded94,312 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 FKM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,312 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Dec 2011 94,298 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,121 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

all wiper blade rubbers ends worn / split

engine oil level low

exhaust front pipe / gearbox bracket support bolt slightly insecure

spare tyre perished/ split side wall / deteriorated / low pressure /dangerous if used???

Fail 13 Dec 2010 93,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

all wiper blade rubbers ends worn / split

engine oil level low

exhaust front pipe / gearbox bracket support bolt slightly insecure

spare tyre perished/ split side wall / deteriorated / low pressure /dangerous if used???

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

spare tyre side wall badly deteriorated/ perished/split / dangerous if used???

Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

spare tyre side wall badly deteriorated/ perished/split / dangerous if used???

Fail 20 Nov 2008 90,504 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

both sides rear tyres side walls slightly perished/deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,504 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

both sides rear tyres side walls slightly perished/deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2007 88,911 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

difficult too dis-engage steering column lock, with key????

engine oil level very low???/slightly blue smoke????

off side front bonnet hinge pivot partly insecure.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 88,911 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

difficult too dis-engage steering column lock, with key????

engine oil level very low???/slightly blue smoke????

off side front bonnet hinge pivot partly insecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,764 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 87,761 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front bonnet hinge slightly insecure/broken link. †tyre pressures look low?? †spare tyre under in flated. †off side headlamp unit ,damp inside slightly, image correct today.

rear number plate slightly discoloured. † near side rear footbrake grabs slightly inoperation.

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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F799 FKM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F799 FKM, 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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F799 FKM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 December 1988.

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