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F883 OAC

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,398 mi
Last recorded95,398 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 OAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,398 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,365 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 95,365 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 9,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,911 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/n/s,f/o/s and r/n/s tyres cracked but no cord exposed

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/n/s f/o/s and r/n/s tyres cracked but no cord exposed

Pass 23 Nov 2013 153,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 153,092 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 93,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 94,003 miles

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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F883 OAC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F883 OAC, 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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F883 OAC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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