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F228 ASM

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

109,471 mi
Last recorded109,471 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 ASM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 109,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 109,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 109,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 108,751 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 108,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 107,955 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 107,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,587 miles

Nearside Rear corrision on rear panel at wheel arch

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,415 miles

Nearside Rear panel at quater

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,110 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,683 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,330 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,929 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 72,758 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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F228 ASM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F228 ASM, 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 F228 ASM registered?

F228 ASM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F228 ASM safe to buy?

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