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F975 KMV

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,540 mi
Last recorded86,540 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 KMV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 86,540 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 86,539 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 85,552 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 27 May 2010 85,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 83,769 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 May 2009 83,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 81,130 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 May 2008 81,130 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 May 2007 77,893 miles

All four tyres perishing slightly

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2007 77,893 miles

All four tyres perishing slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2006 74,542 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Fuel pipe from pump to carburettor slightly sweaty

Nearside front fog light lens cracked

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F975 KMV is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F975 KMV, 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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F975 KMV is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 December 1988.

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