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B23 PUG

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,995 mi
Last recorded134,995 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 PUG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 134,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 134,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 134,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 133,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 133,692 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 133,497 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 133,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,367 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 125,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 7 Feb 2015 124,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,193 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 120,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded.

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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B23 PUG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B23 PUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B23 PUG registered?

B23 PUG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is B23 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 PUG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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