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F920 VEJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF920 VEJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 May 2010 133,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2009 128,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 123,136 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre has a flat spot on tread area

Pass 7 Jun 2007 121,635 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 118,880 miles

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

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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F920 VEJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F920 VEJ, 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 F920 VEJ registered?

F920 VEJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F920 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F920 VEJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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