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F139 VFH

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,568 mi
Last recorded160,568 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 VFH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 160,568 miles

Boot floor has corrosion

Both front suspension top mountings have slight play

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs are corroded

Vehicle is fitted with a front mounted oil cooler which is protruding from the front bumper

Pass 5 May 2016 156,170 miles

Boot floor has surface corrosion

O/S/F Shocker has slight play in top mounting

Vehicle has a slight oil leak

vehicle has a oil cooler fitted which is protruding at the front of the vehicle

Fail 5 May 2016 156,170 miles

Boot floor has surface corrosion

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

O/S/F Shocker has slight play in top mounting

Vehicle has a slight oil leak

vehicle has a oil cooler fitted which is protruding at the front of the vehicle

Pass 1 May 2015 152,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 152,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 148,481 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 148,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 140,370 miles

slight play in n/s rack end inner ball joint

Pass 19 Jul 2008 122,733 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 105,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 93,335 miles

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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F139 VFH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F139 VFH, 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 F139 VFH registered?

F139 VFH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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