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F56 NLY

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 NLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 69,111 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 68,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,043 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 68,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 66,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,396 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,773 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,426 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,473 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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F56 NLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F56 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F56 NLY registered?

F56 NLY is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F56 NLY safe to buy?

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