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F881 EDM

1988 Peugeot 205

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,859 mi
Last recorded121,859 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 EDM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 121,859 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 121,859 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 114,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 114,274 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 114,274 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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F881 EDM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F881 EDM, 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 F881 EDM registered?

F881 EDM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F881 EDM safe to buy?

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