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F893 HRB

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

126,155 mi
Last recorded126,155 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 HRB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2008 126,155 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside handbrake outer cable split/in poor condition

some corrosion to nearside rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 16 May 2007 119,017 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 119,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 112,181 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 112,181 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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F893 HRB is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F893 HRB, 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 F893 HRB registered?

F893 HRB is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F893 HRB safe to buy?

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