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F339 YEL

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,840 mi
Last recorded76,840 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF339 YEL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 76,840 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 76,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 56,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,116 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,706 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,329 miles

windscreen partially delaminating not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,462 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut no cords exposed

Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut no cords exposed

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r indicator lens cracked no white light visible

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,705 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,418 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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F339 YEL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F339 YEL, 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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F339 YEL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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