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D390 EST

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,404 mi
Last recorded121,404 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD390 EST
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 121,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 120,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 119,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 116,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 115,408 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 114,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,560 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 81,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 74,948 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 74,927 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D390 EST is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D390 EST, 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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What year was D390 EST registered?

D390 EST is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is D390 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D390 EST shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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