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F218 SDU

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

164,057 mi
Last recorded164,057 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 SDU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 164,057 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2023 164,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 163,987 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,607 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 163,600 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel and sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 163,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 163,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 161,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 159,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 155,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 155,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to bad cracking 195/50r15 82v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

nearside rear tyre has bad cracking but no cords showing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 154,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on maximum wear/leak permitted for MOT pass (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both rear tyres 12 years old and heavily perished due to age. No visible cords at this time

internal workings of nearside headlamp are not totally secure and vibrate slightly

very minor interaction on rear lights, however, not affecting operation at this time

Fail 5 May 2016 154,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer part in places 195/50r15 82v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to bad cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm in places also bad cracking but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

front tyre has bad cracking but no cords showing

play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 25 Apr 2015 154,419 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyres all round perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 150,365 miles

miminal play in nearside front steering arm

offside front tyre nail in tread

Fail 12 Mar 2014 150,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

miminal play in nearside front steering arm

offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2013 148,834 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 146,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n s f driving light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

battery insecure

no spare wheel fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 146,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 146,158 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 146,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 146,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 144,926 miles

near side front door outer trim not fully secure

seface cracks in off side front wheel outer side tyre wall

serface cracks in near side rear wheel outer tyre wall

Fail 14 Apr 2009 144,926 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side front door outer trim not fully secure

seface cracks in off side front wheel outer side tyre wall

serface cracks in near side rear wheel outer tyre wall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 144,886 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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F218 SDU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SDU, 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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F218 SDU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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