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F13 RLY

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,022 mi
Last recorded110,022 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 RLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 110,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Left hand front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Right hand front inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Right hand front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,422 miles

Offside Front Lower various stickers in screen

Fail 22 Sep 2023 107,396 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower various stickers in screen

Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 104,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,709 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 103,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,322 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 101,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned single fog light fitted to n/s /r (4.5.4 (a))

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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F13 RLY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F13 RLY, 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 F13 RLY registered?

F13 RLY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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