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F374 MWV

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

42,658 mi
Last recorded42,658 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF374 MWV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2007 42,658 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wear on edge . pad waring wire n/s broken . spare wheel carrier loose . n/s/r door check strap missing . n/s f tyre possible damaged (ref wheel damage)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,440 miles

near side rear outer door handle seized

Fail 18 Apr 2006 40,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side rear outer door handle seized

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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F374 MWV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol 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 F374 MWV, 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 F374 MWV registered?

F374 MWV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F374 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F374 MWV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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