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F235 OPO

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,741 mi
Last recorded152,741 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 OPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 152,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 151,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 151,822 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 150,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 150,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 149,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 149,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r suspension damaged

o/s/r lower quarter panel corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 149,047 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 148,989 miles

N/S/F Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 148,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 148,506 miles

No rear seat or belts fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 Nov 2006 148,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 147,975 miles

'Fly off' handbrake fitted (performance)

Both front coil springs loose in holders until vehicle weight applied

performance engine/ fuel system fitted, and co + hc on upper limits

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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F235 OPO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F235 OPO, 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 F235 OPO registered?

F235 OPO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F235 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 OPO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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