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F817 LEO

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 LEO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 99,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,408 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 99,057 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,854 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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F817 LEO is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F817 LEO, 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 F817 LEO registered?

F817 LEO is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F817 LEO safe to buy?

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