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F259 PLL

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,106 mi
Last recorded119,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF259 PLL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2017 119,106 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,199 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,831 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 115,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 113,139 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 113,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,887 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 109,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,877 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 106,877 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 104,282 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 104,282 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 102,987 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 102,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 101,795 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 100,138 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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F259 PLL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F259 PLL, 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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F259 PLL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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