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F16 GRW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,170 mi
Last recorded125,170 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 GRW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,170 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 123,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres at legal limits

near side rear tyre near legal limits

off side rear tyre at legal limits

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,100 miles

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,773 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE A CUT ACROSS THE TREAD

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

REAR TYRES HAVE RUBBER PEELING OFF, CUSTOMER ADVISED THIS WAS DUE TO TRACK DAY.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,773 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE A CUT ACROSS THE TREAD

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

REAR TYRES HAVE RUBBER PEELING OFF, CUSTOMER ADVISED THIS WAS DUE TO TRACK DAY.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no rear seats or seat belts due to roll cage

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no rear seats or seat belts due to roll cage

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,478 miles

exhaust fouling selector

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2013 112,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on boot floor against the rear panel in boot compartment

exhaust fouling selector

slight blow on middle exhaust section joint

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,887 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 104,887 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,154 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr suspension bumpstop missing

osr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 Aug 2008 98,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nsr suspension bumpstop missing

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,850 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 85,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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F16 GRW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F16 GRW, 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 F16 GRW registered?

F16 GRW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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