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F317 RYM

1989 Peugeot 205

Cream Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,098 mi
Last recorded99,098 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 RYM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,041 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,041 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,072 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,071 miles

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,684 miles

slight play/wear in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,414 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,579 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 94,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,937 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 91,621 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 91,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RYM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Cream with a 1,360cc petrol 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 F317 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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What year was F317 RYM registered?

F317 RYM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F317 RYM safe to buy?

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