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F178 NWS

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2005
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 NWS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2005 114,100 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 114,100 miles

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

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

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

handbrake excess travel

rear bumper poor condition

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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F178 NWS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 954cc 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 F178 NWS, 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 F178 NWS registered?

F178 NWS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F178 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 NWS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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