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F148 SPD

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,451 mi
Last recorded149,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 SPD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 149,451 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 143,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 143,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.14 reading 1.66 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe ( boot floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower CORROSION TO O/S LOWER SILL NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF ANY MOUNTS

Fail 17 Dec 2020 136,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower CORROSION TO O/S LOWER SILL NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF ANY MOUNTS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 126,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 147,691 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 147,691 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight roughness on both front top mounts

Fail 12 Jun 2017 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight roughness on both front top mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2016 136,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top mounts slightly rough when turning

Fail 2 Jun 2016 135,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top mounts slightly rough when turning

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

metal brake pipes have been coated in grease.

n/s trackrod inner joint has slight play

Fail 28 May 2015 122,749 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

metal brake pipes have been coated in grease.

n/s trackrod inner joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,985 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 119,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,960 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

master cylinder corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2013 117,960 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

master cylinder corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2012 117,115 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)

Fail 9 May 2012 117,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 115,760 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Fail 3 May 2011 115,749 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 112,157 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 112,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,125 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

exhaust rear box is in very poor condition and a very slight leak of gasses

front number plate is slightly damaged

fuel filler neck pipe is perished and starting to split

nearside front side lamp is slightly dim

rear fog lamp warning lamp is intermitantly inoperative

Fail 17 Apr 2009 109,124 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

exhaust rear box is in very poor condition and a very slight leak of gasses

front number plate is slightly damaged

fuel filler neck pipe is perished and starting to split

nearside front side lamp is slightly dim

rear fog lamp warning lamp is intermitantly inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,970 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 103,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 101,116 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F148 SPD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F148 SPD, 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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F148 SPD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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