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F155 RHV

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

276,270 mi
Last recorded276,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 RHV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 276,270 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine under ,engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 275,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 275,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 275,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 271,495 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 270,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 266,823 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 262,250 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 262,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 257,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 251,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 246,030 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 246,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 240,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 233,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 227,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 227,276 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 222,219 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 219,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 213,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 213,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 207,741 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 207,741 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 203,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 203,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 199,952 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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F155 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F155 RHV, 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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F155 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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