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F965 PDG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,876 mi
Last recorded188,876 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 PDG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 188,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 188,307 miles

n/s/f has slight play in steering or suspension.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 188,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/f has slight play in steering or suspension.

Pass 26 Oct 2019 187,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 182,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 182,275 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 178,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some rust on inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 172,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 169,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 167,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 163,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 159,058 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 159,041 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 159,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 155,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 150,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 143,269 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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F965 PDG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F965 PDG, 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 F965 PDG registered?

F965 PDG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F965 PDG safe to buy?

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