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F904 VVV

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF904 VVV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2006 136,187 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 135,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti roll bar to track control arm bushes poorly fitted

knocking noise from brakes when pedel pressed hard but no fault fount

metal brake pipe near fuel tank poorly routed & slightly loose but not quite bad enough to fail

more travel than expected from brake pedel

o/s/f fog broken

slight smell of petrol but no leak found, also car very wet making it hard to check for leaks

some marking behind n/s/f wheel that would indicate that the tyre is rubbing on body, but can not make it touch at time of test

some movement in both passangers & drivers seat

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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F904 VVV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F904 VVV, 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 F904 VVV registered?

F904 VVV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F904 VVV safe to buy?

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