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F205 RHV

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,253 mi
Last recorded131,253 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 RHV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 131,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,782 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 128,323 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle across front (3.7.B.5b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rears (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under washer bottle & inner front wing front panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner wing damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 127,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from g/box

Fail 2 Jul 2015 127,515 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from g/box

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,429 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside And Offside Rear Jacking Pionts Corroded And Weak

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 118,321 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking Point Corroded And Weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 118,318 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Jacking Point Corroded And Weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 116,186 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroding

Both front side lights very dim

Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Brake pipe to rear brake restrictor valve corroding

Centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Metal brake pipes to both rear wheels corroding

N/S to O/S rear metal brake pipe corroding

N/S/F floor pan corroded through

N/S/F inner wing corroded through below headlight

O/S and N/S front wing closure panels corroded through

O/S/F floor pan corroded through

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen damaged N/S and O/S within swept area contained in 40mm circle

Fail 19 Apr 2011 116,185 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Both front metal brake pipes corroding

Both front side lights very dim

Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Brake pipe to rear brake restrictor valve corroding

Centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Metal brake pipes to both rear wheels corroding

N/S to O/S rear metal brake pipe corroding

N/S/F floor pan corroded through

N/S/F inner wing corroded through below headlight

O/S and N/S front wing closure panels corroded through

O/S/F floor pan corroded through

O/S/F tyre has long cut in tread but no cords exposed

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen damaged N/S and O/S within swept area contained in 40mm circle

Pass 10 Mar 2009 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 110,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 107,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 105,572 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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F205 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F205 RHV, 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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F205 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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