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F854 PWK

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,927 mi
Last recorded138,927 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 PWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 138,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake dics pitted

signs of corrosion in rear sills

Pass 1 Sep 2010 135,698 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 1 Sep 2010 135,698 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 132,140 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 132,140 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 128,014 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 123,557 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORROADED . JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIDED AREAS . MAY NEED ATTENSION FOR NEXT M,O,T

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 123,557 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORROADED . JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIDED AREAS . MAY NEED ATTENSION FOR NEXT M,O,T

Pass 30 May 2006 117,701 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 117,701 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F854 PWK is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F854 PWK, 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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F854 PWK is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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