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F355 DBD

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

127,106 mi
Last recorded127,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 DBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2006 127,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LOSS EVIDENT BOTTOM HOSE LINK PIPE

FRONT SUPSENSION TIE BAR BUSHES POOR CONDITION, BORDER LINE

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT GAITER PIN HOLED AND LEAKING GREASE

Pass 2 Jun 2005 123,131 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

drivers seat joints worn

front no plate damaged

os headlight lens cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2005 123,124 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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F355 DBD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F355 DBD, 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 F355 DBD registered?

F355 DBD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F355 DBD safe to buy?

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