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F572 SLJ

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,618 mi
Last recorded145,618 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF572 SLJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 145,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

offside front inner flitch showing corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2019 145,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front inner flitch showing corrosion

steering slightly notchy in operation

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,316 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside inner flitch showing corrosion [not within prescribed areas]

steering slightly notchy in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2018 144,048 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS/REFLECTOR DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLYT REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

PLAY IN STEERING RACK (NEARSIDE INNER JOINT)

TRANSMISSION RUBBER MOUNTING WEARING/DETERIORATING

Fail 27 Feb 2018 144,046 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding OFFSIDE (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS/REFLECTOR DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

PLAY IN STEERING RACK (NEARSIDE INNER JOINT)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 142,619 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,964 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2013 121,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2010 120,928 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 120,928 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,711 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight noise

Fail 7 Dec 2009 118,711 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre slight noise

Pass 11 Dec 2008 115,581 miles

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

n/s rack end has slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2008 115,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s rack end has slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2007 111,998 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 111,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 108,959 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 108,959 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F572 SLJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F572 SLJ, 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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F572 SLJ is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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