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F837 OCR

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

115,217 mi
Last recorded115,217 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 OCR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2006 115,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Body filler repair to offside doorway/sill.

Both front brake discs quite rusty on inside faces, renew soon.

Both rear service brake have poor performance, only 50 kgs each.

Nearside front anti-roll bar tierod has slight wear/play, offside front top ball boot is split.

Parking brake only just passes, nearside is worst, rectify soon.

Rear discs starting to corrode.

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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F837 OCR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F837 OCR, 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 F837 OCR registered?

F837 OCR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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