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F215 BCL

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,877 mi
Last recorded139,877 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 BCL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 139,877 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 137,248 miles

Brake pedal pad worn.

Front brake discs rusty and worn.

N/S/F roll bar boot split.

O/S/F fog lamp non op.

Rear bump stops missing.

Slight play in O/S rack inner ball joint.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 137,248 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal pad worn.

Front brake discs rusty and worn.

N/S/F roll bar boot split.

O/S/F fog lamp non op.

Rear bump stops missing.

Slight brake bind on O/S/F.

Slight play in O/S rack inner ball joint.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 132,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s inner c/v joint split

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 132,257 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s inner c/v joint split

n/s/r bump stop missing

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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F215 BCL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F215 BCL, 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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F215 BCL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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