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F108 OLF

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,984 mi
Last recorded69,984 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF108 OLF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 69,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,774 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 69,500 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,479 miles

Both rear tyres perished close to limits.

Offside fog lamp not working on main beam like nearside

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

1) Both offside tyres perished close to limit

Offside fog lamp not working on main beam like nearside

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,374 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,708 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 67,708 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes surface rust

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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F108 OLF is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F108 OLF, 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 F108 OLF registered?

F108 OLF is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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