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F941 PHW

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,203 mi
Last recorded141,203 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF941 PHW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 141,203 miles

slight perishing to rear tyres.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 136,303 miles

oil leak on engine.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 136,303 miles

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

oil leak on engine.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,921 miles

oil leak engine/gearbox

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 131,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

coolant leak (heater hose fouling clutch arm)

oil leak engine/gearbox

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 126,223 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

spare tyre "flat"

Pass 31 Oct 2006 125,579 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 125,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes in track control arm worn

Pass 4 Nov 2005 123,058 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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F941 PHW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F941 PHW, 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 F941 PHW registered?

F941 PHW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 November 1988.

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