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F293 RYM

1989 Peugeot 205

Orange Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 RYM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 100,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,162 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,379 miles

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

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

Vehicle heavilly undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2014 93,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Vehicle heavilly undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,492 miles

vehicle not standard

Fail 15 Mar 2013 94,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering rough lock to lock

vehicle not standard

Pass 10 Apr 2010 89,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 135,249 miles

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

fuel filler kneck damaged but sealing

Pass 10 Apr 2008 128,428 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2008 128,427 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2008 128,192 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front flex hose fixing n/s and o/s/f close to limits .

Handbrake travel high .

O/S/F and N/S/F link rod gaitars split .

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Tick over close to limits

Pass 2 Apr 2007 123,580 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 123,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 115,604 miles

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

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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F293 RYM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Orange with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F293 RYM, 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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F293 RYM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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