CarVerify

Free Car Check

F817 YNX

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,426 mi
Last recorded109,426 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 YNX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,138 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,417 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

safety harnesses fitted to front of vehicle.

safety roll cage fitted to inside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,247 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 102,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres

o/s outer sill

o/s rear brake hose

Pass 18 May 2007 100,610 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 100,603 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F817 YNX is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F817 YNX, 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

How do I check the history of F817 YNX?

You can check the full history of F817 YNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F817 YNX registered?

F817 YNX is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F817 YNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F817 YNX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F817 YNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F817 YNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.