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F149 EVF

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,218 mi
Last recorded189,218 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 EVF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 189,218 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2007 189,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight damage to o/s/f flexi brake hose † †both outer sills becoming corroded † †slight play in n/s off steering rack † †o/s/r tyre near legal limits † †slight leak on n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 17 Aug 2006 181,949 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 181,918 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished † †o/s outer sill becoming corroded

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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F149 EVF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F149 EVF, 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 F149 EVF registered?

F149 EVF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 July 1989.

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