Peugeot 205 Open (1988)
1988 Peugeot 205 Open
CarHunch is tracking 769 1988 Peugeot 205 Open vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**This 1988 Peugeot 205 Open shows a 0% first-time MOT pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is an unambiguous reliability red flag. With zero vehicles passing their tests and no dangerous defects recorded across 769 examples, the data suggests these cars are either entirely off the road or the cohort represents a statistical anomaly rather than vehicles in active use.**
**The absence of recorded mileage and failure data makes it impossible to assess what specific issues these cars face in practice. If you're considering one of these 36-year-old models, treat the MOT record as unreliable guidance; instead, have any prospective purchase thoroughly inspected by a specialist in classic Peugeots, as age-related corrosion and parts scarcity are far more pressing concerns than the statistics indicate.**
We have 769 1988 Peugeot 205 Open vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Peugeot 205 Open
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 767 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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