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F156 DYC

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 DYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 64,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,546 miles

Nearside Front small hole in floor pan

Fail 27 Mar 2023 64,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front small hole in floor pan

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,548 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,189 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2014 180,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 180,643 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 180,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 177,655 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both steering rack boots contaminated in oil

n/s inner cv boot deteriorated

n/s sill showing slight corrosion

o/s front seatbelt has slight damage

some corrosion showing underside

Fail 5 Apr 2011 177,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

both steering rack boots contaminated in oil

n/s inner cv boot deteriorated

n/s sill showing slight corrosion

o/s front seatbelt has slight damage

some corrosion showing underside

Pass 22 Apr 2010 171,481 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 171,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 163,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 165,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 165,687 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 157,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 157,380 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 149,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare tyre underinflated and below legal limit

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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F156 DYC is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F156 DYC, 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 F156 DYC registered?

F156 DYC is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F156 DYC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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