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F365 FNW

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,866 mi
Last recorded62,866 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF365 FNW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,866 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 62,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,659 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,659 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cables both rear outter covers split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,342 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,088 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 61,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,990 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,051 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,051 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,881 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 57,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,768 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,018 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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F365 FNW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F365 FNW, 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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F365 FNW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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