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F958 OAE

1988 Peugeot 205

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,881 mi
Last recorded106,881 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 OAE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 106,881 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Interior mirror missing.

Metal brake pipe to offside front flexi twisted.

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

Offside headlamp lens starting to detach- starting to effect beam pattern.

Offside rear tyre approaching legal limit.

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 106,871 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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F958 OAE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Bronze with a 1,360cc 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 F958 OAE, 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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F958 OAE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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