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F147 NUR

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,693 mi
Last recorded125,693 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 NUR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 125,693 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Pass 7 Jun 2025 123,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Fail 26 Apr 2025 123,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 121,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine slight smokey after idleing for a while

Pass 24 May 2016 117,917 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,841 miles

corrosion to offside rer outer sill

engine slightly smokey after idleing for a while

Fail 18 Jun 2014 115,749 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front no plate

damage to windscreen

signs of corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

signs of corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

smoke from exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,749 miles

damage to front no plate

damage to windscreen

signs of corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

signs of corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,986 miles

damage to windscreen

play to o/s/f track rod end

signs of grease around o/s/f cv gaitor

slight stiffness to steering

smoke from exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2012 112,530 miles

damage to windscreen

signs of grease around o/s/f cv gaitor

signs of smoke from exhaust

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

slight stiffness to steering

Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,854 miles

damage to windscreen

signs of grease around o/s/f cv gaitor

slight stiffness to steering

water damage to front no plate

Pass 15 Jun 2010 108,806 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to windscreen

water damage to front no plate

Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,235 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

damage to windscreen

water damage to front no plate

wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2008 103,052 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to o/s sill

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre

water damage to front no plate

Fail 16 Jun 2008 102,995 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to o/s sill

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre

water damage to front no plate

Pass 18 Jun 2007 97,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside cv boot perished but not split

signs of corrosion of; †1)nearside rear brake pipe †2)offside rear brake pipe †3)front to rear brake pipe

slight blow from front exhaust system

Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,426 miles

blow from rear exhaust

chips in windscreen

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres

signs of corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

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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F147 NUR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F147 NUR, 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 F147 NUR registered?

F147 NUR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F147 NUR safe to buy?

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