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F870 RAC

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 RAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2008 111,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s aim on lower limits

o/s parking brake outer cable in poor condition

play in n/s steering rack drumstick joint

Fail 19 Mar 2007 89,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

front brake discs rusty and slightly scored

Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

front brake discs rusty and slightly scored

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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F870 RAC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F870 RAC, 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 F870 RAC registered?

F870 RAC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F870 RAC safe to buy?

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