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F986 WMS

1988 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,778 mi
Last recorded170,778 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 WMS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2008 170,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 170,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 169,304 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 169,304 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f flex pipes ha slight age cracks

slight noise from o/s f w/bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 168,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 167,775 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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F986 WMS is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F986 WMS, 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 F986 WMS registered?

F986 WMS is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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