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F268 PST

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 PST
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 131,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 130,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 130,830 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 130,551 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 130,204 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 130,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Carrier worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 130,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 129,513 miles

general under body corrosion and under seal restricting inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,126 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 128,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling anti rollbar drop link (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling anti rollbar drop link (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 125,687 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 124,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear caliper slide worn

Fail 2 May 2008 124,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear caliper slide worn

Pass 3 Nov 2006 121,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front door pins worn

offside front door pins worn

Pass 4 Nov 2005 117,690 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

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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F268 PST is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F268 PST, 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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F268 PST is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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