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F270 WJT

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,845 mi
Last recorded113,845 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 WJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 113,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 113,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,182 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,951 miles

all brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,946 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 109,862 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,643 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 109,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

the offside headlight lens is insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 109,468 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding on

wipers slow to clear windowscreen when switched on

Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 10,773 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 106,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 95,044 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 95,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

osf tyre perished

passenger front seat removed for mot

Pass 5 Nov 2005 85,956 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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F270 WJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJT, 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 F270 WJT registered?

F270 WJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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