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F801 NBC

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,846 mi
Last recorded122,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF801 NBC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 114,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 111,574 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 108,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 105,026 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 95,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 91,709 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,008 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 88,760 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F801 NBC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F801 NBC, 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 F801 NBC registered?

F801 NBC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F801 NBC safe to buy?

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