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F349 FYC

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,497 mi
Last recorded148,497 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 FYC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY DETERIORATING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS UNDER BODY COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 148,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 143,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 141,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 139,686 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,336 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 136,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 129,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 121,204 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 121,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 177,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,914 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,589 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 99,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 91,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 87,329 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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F349 FYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F349 FYC, 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 F349 FYC registered?

F349 FYC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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