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F373 FAV

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,802 mi
Last recorded78,802 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 FAV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits around edge of tread dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on edge of tread dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,321 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,003 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,003 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,176 miles

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link(drop link)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,720 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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F373 FAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F373 FAV, 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 F373 FAV registered?

F373 FAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 June 1989.

Is F373 FAV safe to buy?

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