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F887 AWX

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF887 AWX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,427 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 95,427 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight steering u/j stiff (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,938 miles

fog & hazard switches stiff/sticking

ign switch very worn

outer sills corroded @ rear

Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog & hazard switches stiff/sticking

ign switch very worn

outer sills corroded @ rear

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,454 miles

oil leaks @ engine

Fail 1 Dec 2014 94,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leaks @ engine

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,628 miles

oil leaks @ engine

slight leaks exhaust

Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks @ engine

slight leaks exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,289 miles

ft discs corroded inner edges

ns driveshaft noisey

nsf nsr wheel bearings slight wear

osr tyre cracking on walls

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 77,324 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 77,313 miles

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

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

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

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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F887 AWX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F887 AWX, 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 F887 AWX registered?

F887 AWX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 October 1988.

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