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F218 OLW

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,666 mi
Last recorded109,666 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 OLW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,666 miles

both rear handbrake cable plastic covering broken.

bumper insecure

exhaust manifold cracked but not leaking also small pin hole to centre exhaust section around hanger but not leaking badly.

n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar link joint dust covers split.

o/s/f lower driving lamp lens broken.

o/s/r shock absorber corroded.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 109,666 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear hand brake cable outer covers split.

exhaust manifold cracked but not leaking.

n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar link joint dust covers split.

o/s/f flexible brake hose perished but not to cord.

o/s/f lower driving lamp lens broken.

o/s/r shock absorber corroded.

small pin hole to exhaust centre section around hanger.

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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F218 OLW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F218 OLW, 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 F218 OLW registered?

F218 OLW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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