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F142 BCK

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,149 mi
Last recorded77,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 BCK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 77,149 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Leaking at Manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO at 10.69 (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted Lamp Missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber Weak

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Weak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,449 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

aftermarket back box fitted

small blow from middle box

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,946 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,094 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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F142 BCK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F142 BCK, 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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F142 BCK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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