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F238 BLS

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,337 mi
Last recorded48,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 BLS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,337 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,337 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,256 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,793 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,697 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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F238 BLS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F238 BLS, 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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F238 BLS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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