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F228 OLH

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,197 mi
Last recorded168,197 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 OLH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 168,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 168,156 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,975 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 167,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 167,376 miles

n/s/r shocker damp

slight chip in front screen

Fail 1 Sep 2020 167,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r shocker damp

slight chip in front screen

Pass 20 Jun 2018 167,087 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 167,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 166,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 165,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 163,701 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 163,425 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chip in windscreen

rear pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 156,553 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhuast pipe deteriorated

corrosion to offside front door shut

Fail 12 Dec 2012 156,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhuast pipe deteriorated

corrosion to offside front door shut

Fail 16 Dec 2011 151,583 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Nearside rear sill damaged

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

Offside rear tyre perished and split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 151,583 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Nearside rear sill damaged

Offside rear tyre perished and split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 146,752 miles

Slight play in near side front steering rack arm

Pass 19 Dec 2007 141,105 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 138,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 135,281 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 OLH is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F228 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

F228 OLH is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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