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F825 OLE

1988 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF825 OLE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 127,623 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,454 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,178 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 125,055 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,866 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 124,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 121,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,941 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 120,941 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jan 2017 120,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,173 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe are corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 120,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe are corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 119,420 miles

rear brake pipes corroding/tighten drivers seat/wiperblades

Pass 16 May 2007 119,287 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 119,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 117,701 miles

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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F825 OLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F825 OLE, 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 F825 OLE registered?

F825 OLE is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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