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F891 VFR

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 VFR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,853 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 114,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop fitted but not working

no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 May 2011 114,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,982 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 112,981 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,845 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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F891 VFR is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F891 VFR, 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 F891 VFR registered?

F891 VFR is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 November 1988.

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