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F125 UEF

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,172 mi
Last recorded198,172 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 UEF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 198,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 191,897 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 186,410 miles

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements it would appear it needs attension

recommended to customer to rectify advisory item

Pass 30 Oct 2015 180,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 172,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 163,496 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 158,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 152,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 152,601 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2009 145,066 miles

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

Oil leak

both side headlamp slightly insecure

front number plat slightly damaged but read able

Fail 25 Apr 2009 145,061 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

both side headlamp slightly insecure

front number plat slightly damaged but read able

Pass 6 May 2008 138,749 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 138,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 131,445 miles

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

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

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 UEF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F125 UEF, 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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F125 UEF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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