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F659 YWM

1988 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF659 YWM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,240 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,951 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse lights not working

windscreen wipers very slow

Fail 27 Jun 2023 66,949 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged front stop end detached (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both sides at rear near sills and incorrectly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe hose clip not secured near tank

Nearside Front spot light not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse lights not working

clutch cable chafing on steering shaft, exhaust and gear selector

windscreen wipers very slow

Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,657 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,468 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,911 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 65,901 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective mounting nuts missing / insecure (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported in engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,886 miles

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked between tread

Fail 21 Nov 2017 65,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked between tread

Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,845 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired master cylinder (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,835 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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F659 YWM is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F659 YWM, 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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F659 YWM is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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