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F131 VDU

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,392 mi
Last recorded55,392 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 VDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 55,392 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 55,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,385 miles

both rear tyres tyres near legal limit

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

Fail 24 Sep 2014 95,385 miles

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

both rear tyres tyres near legal limit

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,563 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play to n/s/r radius arm

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/f ball has slight play

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight play to n/s/r radius arm

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,845 miles

front tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil leaks

startor motor noisey

Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyre worn on edges and cracking

oil leaks

startor motor noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,527 miles

corrosion to under side of vehilce

Pass 14 May 2008 81,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 81,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 73,987 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 73,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle fitted with lowered front suspention springs but do locate without assestance when lowered

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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F131 VDU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F131 VDU, 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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F131 VDU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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