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F981 KPP

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,328 mi
Last recorded96,328 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 KPP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 96,328 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 96,328 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 82,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT PIPE.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,596 miles

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT PIPE.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,182 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

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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F981 KPP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F981 KPP, 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 F981 KPP registered?

F981 KPP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 November 1988.

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