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Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, side of fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion behind wheel
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Boot floor detteriated, corroded in places.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wiper blades detteriating.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wiper blades detteriating.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes corroded
front tyers low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F174 TMF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 F174 TMF, 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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F174 TMF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 February 1989.
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