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F233 HMW

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,491 mi
Last recorded135,491 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 HMW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 135,491 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 135,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,699 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak from engine

rear engine mount bush moved

Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake is slow to react

Offside wiper blade is starting to split

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mount bush has moved

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 116,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear parking brake is slow to react

Offside wiper blade is starting to split

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mount bush has moved

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to the front number plate

Fail 27 Oct 2016 104,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,112 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,316 miles

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

Different size tyres fitted to rear

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,227 miles

tyres of different aspect ratios fitted front and rear.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,171 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,127 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyre size 165/70 r13 †rear tyre size 165 r13

nearside washer blocked

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,127 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyre size 165/70 r13 †rear tyre size 165 r13

nearside washer blocked

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,357 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres different size to rear(f 165/70 R13T - r 165R13T)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Nov 2005 57,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres different size to rear(f 165/70 R13T- r 165R13T)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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F233 HMW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F233 HMW, 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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F233 HMW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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