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F287 AVF

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,370 mi
Last recorded158,370 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 AVF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 158,370 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 158,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 158,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 155,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 152,899 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 152,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 141,811 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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F287 AVF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F287 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 F287 AVF registered?

F287 AVF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F287 AVF safe to buy?

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