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A16 VVR

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VVR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,065 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all light have been replaced with non standard units

boot lock intermittant operation

brake pipes corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/headlamp poor repair but secure at time of test

n/s/rear and o/s/rear inner sill seat belt anchor point repair heavily undersealed cannot see weld

n/s/rear outer sill has had repair a filler skim can not see weld and o/s/r outer

no rear seats fitted

non standard engine fitted

poor repair to front cross member

poor repair to o/s/headlamp but sucure at time of test

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

wiring hanging down drivers footwell but above pedels and sucured with ties

wiring loom on vehice in bad condition and routed badly

side repeater secured with tape

Fail 24 Sep 2013

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

all light have been replaced with non standard units

boot lock intermittant operation

brake pipes corroded

n/s/rear and o/s/rear inner sill seat belt anchor point repair heavily undersealed cannot see weld

n/s/rear outer sill has had repair a filler skim can not see weld and o/s/r outer

no rear seats fitted

non standard engine fitted

poor repair to front cross member

poor repair to o/s/headlamp but sucure at time of test

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

wiring hanging down drivers footwell but above pedels and sucured with ties

wiring loom on vehice in bad condition and routed badly

side repeater secured with tape

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Non standard engine fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake discs are corroded

Underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

wiring been taped and straped

side repeaters secured with tape

Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,055 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Non standard engine fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake discs are corroded

Underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 93,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,700 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A16 VVR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 VVR, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 VVR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 December 1989.

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