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F858 XYG

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF858 XYG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and rear seats ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

all 4 tires worn uneven

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,873 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 115,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 114,058 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 114,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,082 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 109,783 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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F858 XYG is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F858 XYG, 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 F858 XYG registered?

F858 XYG is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F858 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F858 XYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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