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F205 WSX

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 WSX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,236 miles

Battery Warning Lamp Slightly Flickering On Dash, Possible Charge Issue.

Fuel hose deteriorated Both Underside Fuel Pipes Have Surface Corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light Oil Misting At Lower Engine Block Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion Around Chassis/Body Seams, May Need Attention Before Corrosion Becomes A Bigger Issue In Future. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 114,236 miles

Battery Warning Lamp Slightly Flickering On Dash, Possible Charge Issue.

Fuel hose deteriorated Both Underside Fuel Pipes Have Surface Corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light Oil Misting At Lower Engine Block Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Replace Number Plate (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion Around Chassis/Body Seams, May Need Attention Before Corrosion Becomes A Bigger Issue In Future. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,235 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Underside Fuel Lines Slightly Corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Misting Lower Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare Wheel Tyre Perished

Pass 2 Jun 2023 114,055 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipes ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 114,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 113,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2022 113,976 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,269 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 WSX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F205 WSX, 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 F205 WSX registered?

F205 WSX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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