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A348 FMV

1984 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1984 Peugeot 20582,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA348 FMV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,760 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 73,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,965 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,965 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 64,983 miles

Front exhaust repaired using repair paste ok at time of test.

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,983 miles

Front exhaust repaired using repair paste ok at time of test.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,387 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 59,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,329 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,018 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,963 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 36,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,319 miles

non obligatory mirror 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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A348 FMV is a 1984 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,634 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 A348 FMV, 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 42 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A348 FMV registered?

A348 FMV is a 1984 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 March 1984.

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