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F264 YFL

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

329,208 mi
Last recorded329,208 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 YFL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2017 329,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear axel arm seized advise attention

brake pipes coated in protective cover

emissions only just under limit

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

handbrake only just met limits

oil leak

rear suspension stiff

slight inbalance to rear brakes

varous places starting to corrode and places coated in protective cover

Pass 26 Apr 2016 325,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes coated inprotective cover

front chassis starting to corrode

offside rear axel arm seized advise attention

oil leak

rear suspension stiff

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2015 320,302 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes coated in protective cover

emissions only just met limits

noise from steering rack advise attention

offside rear axel siezed advise attention

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2014 312,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

most metal brake pipes coated in protective cover

offside rear axel siezed advise attention

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2013 303,141 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pipes coated in protective cover

offside rear axel siezed

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2012 293,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear axel siezed

Pass 1 Sep 2010 284,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs rusty

some stiffness in rear axel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 274,845 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 265,976 miles

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

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

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

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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F264 YFL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F264 YFL, 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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F264 YFL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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