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F125 MDV

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 MDV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,881 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2009 66,878 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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F125 MDV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F125 MDV, 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 F125 MDV registered?

F125 MDV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F125 MDV safe to buy?

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