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F229 HGF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 HGF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear park brake long pull

Fail 1 Jul 2020 102,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2011 102,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 99,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 94,451 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 94,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 92,065 miles

Battery insecure

front registration plate damaged.

smoking slightly on idle.

Pass 4 May 2006 87,476 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 87,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F229 HGF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F229 HGF, 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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F229 HGF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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