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F896 DNA

1988 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,303 mi
Last recorded99,303 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 DNA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 99,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,813 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,276 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,769 miles

Advise this is a rally car.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 97,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 97,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 119,864 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 118,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 117,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 117,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F896 DNA is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F896 DNA, 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 F896 DNA registered?

F896 DNA is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F896 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F896 DNA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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