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F554 YKD

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,191 mi
Last recorded58,191 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF554 YKD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,778 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,624 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,890 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 39,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2005 39,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F554 YKD is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F554 YKD, 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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F554 YKD is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 20 September 1988.

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