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F199 UWP

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,473 mi
Last recorded134,473 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 UWP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 134,473 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 134,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 132,304 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion o brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2008 122,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 122,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 118,923 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 110,193 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 110,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hose ferrules carroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlight colour amber

main front to rear brake pipe carroding

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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F199 UWP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F199 UWP, 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 F199 UWP registered?

F199 UWP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F199 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F199 UWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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