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F556 OYO

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,803 mi
Last recorded27,803 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 OYO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 27,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,928 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 24,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 22,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished, no chords visable

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished, no chords visable

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,732 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 21,732 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 20,893 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,893 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,778 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,400 miles

nearside front tyre wall perished and cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 17,821 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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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F556 OYO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F556 OYO, 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 F556 OYO registered?

F556 OYO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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