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F304 COF

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,499 mi
Last recorded220,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 COF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 220,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 220,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 215,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 215,599 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 204,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 204,595 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 192,239 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 174,541 miles

O/s/front tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 21 May 2011 161,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 146,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 141,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 136,391 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 136,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 130,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 123,849 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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F304 COF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F304 COF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F304 COF registered?

F304 COF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F304 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F304 COF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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