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E205 FSO

1988 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,871 mi
Last recorded170,871 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot Boxer163,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE205 FSO
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 170,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 170,836 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/14c105/104 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 170,634 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 170,626 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 170,571 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 170,530 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake poor effort

Pass 2 Oct 2019 170,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 169,833 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rubber mountings weak and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 169,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 167,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 165,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 163,254 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 161,270 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 160,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 158,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 154,109 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 154,107 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible roughness front wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2010 151,074 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 147,886 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 147,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 144,942 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 May 2007 143,347 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 136,519 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 136,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Boxer?

Based on 1,709,897 MOT tests across 147,582 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
3,291
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
147,582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,662
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,000
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,808
Registration plate lamp not working 18,740
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,718
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E205 FSO is a 1988 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 163,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Boxer fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E205 FSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Boxer typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E205 FSO registered?

E205 FSO is a 1988 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E205 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E205 FSO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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