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Q278XSF

1992 Peugeot 205

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,877 mi
Last recorded47,877 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 205101,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ278XSF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,877 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 47,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 47,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,877 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 57,877 miles

N/S REAR SHOCKER TOP BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN.

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 145 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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Q278XSF is a 1992 Peugeot 205 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,336 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 Q278XSF, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q278XSF registered?

Q278XSF is a 1992 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 September 1992.

Is Q278XSF safe to buy?

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