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F317 PMJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 PMJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 137,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to front of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

extensive light damage to underfloor

Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to front of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of car ()

steering rack slightly stiff in operration

underfloor area showing extensive light damage

Pass 7 Sep 2019 136,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to front of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of car ()

extensive light damage to floor pan

steering rack appears slightly tight when travelling from lock to lock

Pass 12 Sep 2018 135,889 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 135,099 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 134,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 133,129 miles

Underfloor area shows slight deformation to chassis legs etc

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 132,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 132,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 131,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 130,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 130,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 130,041 miles

N/s/r tyre showing signs of detteriation.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake application just within limits.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 130,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/r tyre showing signs of detteriation.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 May 2008 130,041 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F317 PMJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F317 PMJ, 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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F317 PMJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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