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LJI 205

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,419 mi
Last recorded23,419 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 205
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 23,419 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 23,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 23,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,918 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,785 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 18,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,644 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,406 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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LJI 205 is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LJI 205, 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 LJI 205 registered?

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

Is LJI 205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJI 205 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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