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F271 RRK

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,118 mi
Last recorded49,118 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 RRK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 49,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,585 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 48,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,040 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,539 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 45,955 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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F271 RRK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F271 RRK, 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 F271 RRK registered?

F271 RRK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F271 RRK safe to buy?

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