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F270 RRY

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,189 mi
Last recorded67,189 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 RRY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,189 miles

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

o/s front suspension ball joint gaiter split

rear fog lamp switch sticky

Fail 1 Dec 2008 67,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front suspension ball joint gaiter split

rear fog lamp switch sticky

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,854 miles

advise main security bolt to nearside front bottom ball joint to be checked following replacement at time of test

advise slight cracking to nearside front brake flexi hose at time of test ( not leaking or showing build )

advise stonechip to front windscreen within swept area ( zone "a" ) at time of test on 10mm exactly - measured , owner advised replacement may be required shortly

advise tightening of rear screws to rear numberplate carried out at time of test

advise very slight adjustment to front headlight allignment carried out

Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

presence of grease on or around nearside front cv gaitor ( cv gaitor not split / damaged AT TIME OF TEST )

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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F270 RRY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F270 RRY, 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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F270 RRY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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