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F202 RBC

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,169 mi
Last recorded29,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 RBC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 29,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 29,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 29,097 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,804 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering wheel slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,560 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering wheel slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,368 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,434 miles

All tyres have cracking to walls

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,127 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres have slight cracking on walls

brake master cylinder slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,030 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,288 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,288 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,615 miles

Nearside reverse light bulb not working

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 23,091 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,574 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,771 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,344 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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F202 RBC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F202 RBC, 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 F202 RBC registered?

F202 RBC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 February 1989.

Is F202 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F202 RBC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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