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F284 UMC

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,168 mi
Last recorded113,168 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 UMC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 113,168 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 113,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/ handbrake cable unclipped and hanging low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,758 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 101,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 96,473 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 96,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,272 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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F284 UMC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F284 UMC, 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 F284 UMC registered?

F284 UMC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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