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F755 FLG

1988 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,859 mi
Last recorded32,859 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 FLG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 32,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 31,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 29,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 26,982 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 26,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,899 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 22,088 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 22,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 20,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated underlying cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 17,677 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 17,677 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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F755 FLG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F755 FLG, 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 F755 FLG registered?

F755 FLG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F755 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F755 FLG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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