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DUI 620

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,464 mi
Last recorded102,464 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 620
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 102,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 101,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 101,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,314 miles

Exhaust system is noisy

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 96,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,241 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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DUI 620 is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DUI 620, 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 DUI 620 registered?

DUI 620 is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is DUI 620 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUI 620 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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