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F215 RPE

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,365 mi
Last recorded125,365 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 RPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 125,365 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 125,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 125,347 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 125,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 124,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 122,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2011 115,796 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,757 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 104,376 miles

c.l 15909

Fail 23 Mar 2009 104,370 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

c.l 15909

Pass 5 Mar 2008 101,633 miles

n/s & o/s/r brake drum back plates damp.....

oil leaks...

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.....

windscreen damage not yet excessive.....

Pass 6 Mar 2007 98,988 miles

oil leaks....

rear brake drum back plates corroded...

slight rear brake imbalance , advise investigation....

windscreen damage not excessive...

Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,142 miles

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

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 RPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F215 RPE, 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 RPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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