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F227 SDL

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 SDL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 122,679 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 7 Feb 2012 112,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,506 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,096 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,853 miles

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,520 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 91,520 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine misfire at idle

Fail 29 Jan 2007 70,552 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine misfire

Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 60,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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F227 SDL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F227 SDL, 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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F227 SDL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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