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F279 UVT

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,584 mi
Last recorded147,584 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 UVT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 147,584 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 147,584 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 147,584 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 146,365 miles

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

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

Plastic hydrolic pipes used extensively on brakes ,fuctions coorectly at pressent, advise regular checks on pipework/connections

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Feb 2008 146,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 132,275 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 132,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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F279 UVT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F279 UVT, 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 F279 UVT registered?

F279 UVT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F279 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F279 UVT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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