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F224 OYL

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,485 mi
Last recorded62,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 OYL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 62,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2026 62,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle prob n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,701 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,701 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken white light emitted to rear. (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,125 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,205 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,395 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,740 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,000 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,792 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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F224 OYL is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F224 OYL, 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 F224 OYL registered?

F224 OYL is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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