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F179 SBY

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,010 mi
Last recorded101,010 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 SBY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 101,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,997 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,995 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front seats partially secured

Pass 1 Dec 2009 168,803 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Fail 30 Nov 2009 168,719 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Pass 8 Dec 2008 156,196 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 146,321 miles

Near side rear wheel bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 146,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

misfire at tickover

Pass 25 Nov 2006 132,260 miles

Front 'no' plate cracked.

Front brake flexys cracked.

Front tyres low.

O/s c.v gater perished.

Play in front ball joints.

Steering feels knotchey lock to lock.

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 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBY, 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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F179 SBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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