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F173 KKN

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 KKN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,317 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,096 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 77,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,502 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 76,471 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating not very audible (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded upside of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated may need Att soon (2.2.D.2d)

Offside unable to open fuel cap maybe minus the Key?

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,673 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 75,311 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 75,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,663 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,590 miles

Battery insecure

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Oil sensor cable rubbing on drive shaft.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 71,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Oil sensor cable rubbing on drive shaft.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 70,068 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 70,047 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 68,530 miles

o/side rear brake effort low

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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F173 KKN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F173 KKN, 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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F173 KKN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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