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F118 VDE

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 VDE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,000 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

combination of damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

crack in nsr light lens

exhaust slightly deteriorated at front end

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nsr bump stop missing and welding repairs carried out around missing bump stop area

nsr tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2012 108,000 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

combination of damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

crack in nsr light lens

exhaust slightly deteriorated at front end

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nsr bump stop missing and welding repairs carried out around missing bump stop area

nsr tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,239 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

both front wipers split but clearing screen

both inner cv gaiters deteriorated

condensation in osf headlamp

nsr bump stop missing and area repaired with welded patch

nsr light lens cracked

osf and nsr tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

osf indicator lens cracked

windscreen has a combination of damage but does not seriously restrict drivers view

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,314 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear road wheels in poor condition

brake pad warning light wires broken

nsr bump stop missing

windscreen deterioration in several places but not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 19 Mar 2010 106,298 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear road wheels in poor condition

brake pad warning light wires broken

nsr bump stop missing

windscreen deterioration in several places but not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,210 miles

nsr bump stop missing

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2009 105,210 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pad warning light wires broken

both front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nsr bump stop missing

os handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 26 Mar 2008 103,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 100,217 miles

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Fail 16 Mar 2007 100,217 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

intermitent fault with headlamp flash

light marks on windscreen

nsf brake pad warning light wire broken

nsr bump stop missing

os handbrake cable outer conduit split

small crack in nsr light lens

Pass 29 Mar 2006 97,743 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 97,743 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

os hand brake cable cracking

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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F118 VDE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F118 VDE, 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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F118 VDE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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