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F137 TMF

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,930 mi
Last recorded175,930 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 TMF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 175,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 174,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 173,407 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 173,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 172,295 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 172,284 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 170,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 170,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 165,863 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S/R OUTER PARKING BRAKE CASING SPLIT

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON N/S/F

Fail 22 Aug 2009 165,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S/R OUTER PARKING BRAKE CASING SPLIT

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON N/S/F

Pass 13 Oct 2008 157,169 miles

see checklist 562876

Fail 12 Oct 2008 157,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

see checklist 562876

Pass 15 Oct 2007 150,116 miles

slight play inos drop arm link /brake pipes rusty /small cracks in brake hoses /surface cracks in tyre walls /slight wear rear frame mountings /

Fail 3 Oct 2007 150,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play inos drop arm link /brake pipes rusty /small cracks in brake hoses /surface cracks in tyre walls /slight wear rear frame mountings /

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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F137 TMF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F137 TMF, 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 F137 TMF registered?

F137 TMF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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