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F890 NPL

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF890 NPL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 130,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 130,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 125,959 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 120,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S bonnet hinge broken

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

O/S rear tyre perished in side wall

Fail 27 May 2008 120,112 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S bonnet hinge broken

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

O/S rear tyre perished in side wall

Pass 22 May 2007 114,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 111,905 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes rusty

front bumper split

rear tyres perished

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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F890 NPL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F890 NPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F890 NPL registered?

F890 NPL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 November 1988.

Is F890 NPL safe to buy?

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