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F558 XFY

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,188 mi
Last recorded67,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF558 XFY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,188 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front wipers just meet requirements

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s /r foglight just meets requirements

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,188 miles

both front wipers just meet requirements

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

o/s /r foglight just meets requirements

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,923 miles

off side wiper blalde starting to smear screen

rear wiper u/s

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,873 miles

Spare tyre defective

borderline pass n/s/r wheel bearing quite noisy but no play or coresness felt in test

both front headlights slightly insecure

slight damage o/s sill

temp repair only rear fog light needs replacing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,873 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Spare tyre defective

borderline pass n/s/r wheel bearing quite noisy but no play or coresness felt in test

both front headlights slightly insecure

slight damage o/s sill

temp repair only rear fog light needs replacing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,735 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 63,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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F558 XFY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F558 XFY, 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 F558 XFY registered?

F558 XFY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F558 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F558 XFY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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