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F292 TOT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 TOT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 120,866 miles

nsf chassi corroded

rear brakes unbalanced

Fail 2 May 2014 120,866 miles

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

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

nsf chassi corroded

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,060 miles

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

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

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

battery tray &surrounding bodywork acid damage & slight corrosion

driveshaft oil seals leaking

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance 17%

headlamp dip switch getting stiff to operate

Fail 19 Apr 2013 119,060 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

battery tray &surrounding bodywork acid damage & slight corrosion

driveshaft oil seals leaking

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance 17%

headlamp dip switch getting stiff to operate

Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,807 miles

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

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

battery insecure "battery tray & fixings have acid damage"

engine oil leak

gearbox driveshaft oil seals leaking

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 12 Apr 2012 118,807 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

battery insecure "battery tray & fixings have acid damage"

engine oil leak

gearbox driveshaft oil seals leaking

offside front brake binding

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,342 miles

handbrake cables have casings deteriorated

hazard warning switch sticks

offside front brake slightly binding

offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2011 118,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

handbrake cables have casings deteriorated

hazard warning switch sticks

offside front brake slightly binding

offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,757 miles

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

both rear brake backplates starting to corrode.

choke linkage at carburetor broken.

nearside front seat belt buckle slightly stiff to release.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,124 miles

both sides rear brake back plates corroded

choke linkage on carb broken

nearside front seat belt bucle stiff to operate

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 116,289 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake backplates starting to corrode

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 114,833 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 114,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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F292 TOT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F292 TOT, 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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F292 TOT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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