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F116 OKX

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,979 mi
Last recorded136,979 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 OKX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 136,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 136,560 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 135,997 miles

Excessive travel on foot brake

Rear foot and park brake require service or repair

Fail 27 Jul 2020 135,987 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,184 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 134,174 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2012 133,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 132,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 131,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 131,499 miles

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

FRONT STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE HOSES FITTED OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jul 2007 128,296 miles

slight oil leak o/s rear shocker

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 2 Jul 2007 128,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak o/s/r shock absorber

slight wear in both track rod ends

Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,644 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust blows back and centre boxes

non factory bolts fitted to nearside front lower arm

serious engine oil leak

Fail 23 May 2006 126,644 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

fuel smell - no physical leak found

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush collapsing

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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F116 OKX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F116 OKX, 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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F116 OKX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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