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F281 AVF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 AVF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,320 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,066 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,666 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,179 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 93,172 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 92,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F281 AVF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F281 AVF, 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 F281 AVF registered?

F281 AVF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F281 AVF safe to buy?

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