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F282 FAW

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 FAW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 102,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 88,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 May 2013 84,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP IS MISSING

STEERING COLUMN GAITER IS SPLIT

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP IS MISSING

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

STEERING COLUMN GAITER IS SPLIT

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake drum back plates corroded

engine has oil leaks

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake drum back plates corroded

engine has oil leaks

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,255 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine has oil leaks

offside front wheelbinding slightly

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight cracks in both front flexi brake hoses

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,255 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine has oil leaks

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight cracks in both front flexi brake hoses

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,776 miles

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes above petrol tank showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,405 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine has oil leak

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has oil leak

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,013 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes show signs of corrosion behind petrol tank

slight leak offside cv boot

Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,013 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear metal brake pipes show signs of corrosion behind petrol tank

slight leak offside cv boot

Fail 16 Mar 2006 74,504 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bumper insecure

offside front ball joint dust cover split

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bumper insecure

offside front ball joint dust cover split

offside rear bump stop missing

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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F282 FAW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F282 FAW, 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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F282 FAW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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