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F114 SRT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

65,967 mi
Last recorded65,967 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF114 SRT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 65,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,955 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

hazard switch sticking

o-s-f main beam dull

o-s-sill showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

hazard switch sticking

o-s-f main beam dull

o-s-sill showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

oil leak

play in nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 185,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

oil leak

play in nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 185,529 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

stone chips in windscreen

slight bplay in o/s/r radius arm bearing may need attention soon

advance movement in drivers seat back

advance movement in o/s/f lower ball joint just passed at time of test needs attention asap

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear bumper loose

Pass 18 Oct 2010 183,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch worn

damage to n/s/r floor

drivers seat loose

free travel on parking brake

heavy wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

o/s parking brake cable loose

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear bumper lower panel loose

surface corrosion/pitting on all brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2010 183,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch worn

damage to n/s/r floor

drivers seat loose

free travel on parking brake

heavy wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

o/s parking brake cable loose

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear bumper lower panel loose

surface corrosion/pitting on all brake discs

Fail 21 Sep 2010 803,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age cracking to rear flexi hoses

age cracking to suspension rubers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

corrosion to underside of car

exhaust corroded

front flexi hoses age cracking

fuel pipes heaverly corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r bump stop missing

oil leak

rear discs heaverly corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 180,952 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 180,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 177,437 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 177,432 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

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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F114 SRT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 F114 SRT, 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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F114 SRT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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