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F352 YPW

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,064 mi
Last recorded43,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF352 YPW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 42,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 40,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 39,420 miles

Front wheel arch .

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,420 miles

Front wheel arch .

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,170 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 384,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 38,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,104 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 36,438 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,438 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 35,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,586 miles

only two seats fitted due to being rally car. slight play in nearside front shock absorber. corrosion taking place to front floor sections around roll cage.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,877 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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F352 YPW is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F352 YPW, 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 F352 YPW registered?

F352 YPW is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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