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F141 SBY

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,421 mi
Last recorded71,421 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 SBY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,201 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,957 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,168 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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F141 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F141 SBY, 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 F141 SBY registered?

F141 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F141 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F141 SBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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