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F349 KNB

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,840 mi
Last recorded157,840 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 KNB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 157,840 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 157,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 150,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 150,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Dec 2023 150,055 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 207,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 205,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 202,785 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 195,982 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 18,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 179,602 miles

front/ rear exhst system surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 171,897 miles

oil leak to underside

Pass 26 Sep 2014 163,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 153,995 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 153,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 147,511 miles

front anti roll bar slightly disstorted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2012 147,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 141,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 136,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake flexi hose poor condition

nearside rear service brake performance low

offside + nearside front brake pipes poor condition -rusting - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 133,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 128,514 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 128,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KNB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KNB, 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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F349 KNB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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