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F117 UPO

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 UPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 92,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,627 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 91,962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 91,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,899 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,352 miles

all steering and suspension gaitors starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,183 miles

Emissions slightly high.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 89,283 miles

emmisions close to maximum limit, idle raised to lower hc's (sidedraft carbs fitted)

front suspension and steering joint gaitors split

horn weak

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

rear tyres starting to perish on outer shoulders

small crack developing at base of o/s B pillar

Pass 21 Dec 2005 88,923 miles

emmisions near to maximum hc / co limits

minor items :- dust covers split on anti roll bar links, slight play in n/s/r trailing arm bearing

o/s/f bottom swivel joint worn

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

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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F117 UPO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F117 UPO, 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 F117 UPO registered?

F117 UPO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 November 1988.

Is F117 UPO safe to buy?

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