MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
OIL LEAK
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BBJ
SMALL CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN NOT EXCEDING 10mm IN DIAMETER
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F242 KNS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F242 KNS, 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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What year was F242 KNS registered?
F242 KNS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1989.
Is F242 KNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for F242 KNS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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