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F111 SHV

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 SHV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 90,116 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 90,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,010 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 1 Apr 2025 90,010 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at union, slight fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,925 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 89,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 89,398 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,562 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,162 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 85,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,687 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,604 miles

Off side rear lamp slight damage

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,414 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 82,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,951 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 80,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,072 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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F111 SHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F111 SHV, 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 F111 SHV registered?

F111 SHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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