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F289 OJR

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,905 mi
Last recorded118,905 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 OJR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 118,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in both front seat rails

wheel arches. underbody and chassis covered in thick paint/ underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 May 2022 124,578 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing around 4 branch manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak on offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear quarter panel and inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in several places front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in several places front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area near fuel tank filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear quarter panel and inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor both sides at rear around floor bungs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in both front seat rails

wheel arches , under body and chassis covered in thick paint \ underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2021 123,720 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

few stone chips in windscreen

sports exhaust system fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 121,788 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing On anti roll bar (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 121,780 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing On anti roll bar (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 120,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,191 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 118,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,738 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 114,723 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,296 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 109,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 107,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 107,757 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,668 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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F289 OJR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F289 OJR, 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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F289 OJR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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