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F171 PRT

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,499 mi
Last recorded113,499 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 PRT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2005 113,499 miles

advise on both rear brake pipes by petrol tank rusted

advise on grease on nearside front suspension arm

advise on handbrake high

advise on nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2005 113,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside and offside windscreen have stone chips

offside front wing damaged and nearside rear door and rear tail gate damaged

oil leaking from engine area

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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F171 PRT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F171 PRT, 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 F171 PRT registered?

F171 PRT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F171 PRT safe to buy?

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