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F143 EEW

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,990 mi
Last recorded153,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 EEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 151,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 146,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside bonnet hinge has come away from body, but still shuts, secures adequately

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 139,213 miles

Offside bonnet hinge has come away from body, but still shuts, secures adequately

both front tyres have worn on the outside edges

Fail 20 Jun 2016 139,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at join (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high headlight adjuster has come out of socket (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside bonnet hinge has come away from body, but still shuts, secures adequately

both front tyres have worn on the outside edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 133,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 127,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 7 Jun 2013 123,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres are cracked and perished

Fail 4 Jun 2013 123,889 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play in left front inner rack end

drivers door check strap slightly faulty

rear service brake slightly grabbing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 111,623 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 103,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 98,634 miles

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

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

slight crack on all flexible brake hoses

Pass 14 Jun 2008 93,434 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,849 miles

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)

front number plate started to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,306 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 81,306 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F143 EEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F143 EEW, 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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F143 EEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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