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F179 DWN

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,979 mi
Last recorded93,979 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 DWN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,979 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,745 miles

wiper poor

Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,305 miles

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

n/s/f headlight poor

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,648 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,212 miles

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

front disc very poor

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,192 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,482 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 80,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 43,051 miles

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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F179 DWN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F179 DWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F179 DWN registered?

F179 DWN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F179 DWN safe to buy?

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