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F25 BEW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,661 mi
Last recorded47,661 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 BEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,661 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,225 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,995 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,995 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 32,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,591 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,820 miles

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 8 Jan 2008 31,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 11 Jan 2007 31,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,146 miles

front pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,380 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 30,380 miles

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

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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F25 BEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F25 BEW, 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 F25 BEW registered?

F25 BEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F25 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 BEW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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