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F55 NLY

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,717 mi
Last recorded24,717 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 NLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 24,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 24,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,033 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 23,488 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 23,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,376 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 22,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,901 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 21,882 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking fuel leaking from fuel pump hose (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 21,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,170 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,080 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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F55 NLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F55 NLY, 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 F55 NLY registered?

F55 NLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F55 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F55 NLY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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