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F374 YNH

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,412 mi
Last recorded172,412 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF374 YNH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 172,412 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 172,412 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 160,939 miles

o/s rear door wont open

Fail 14 Aug 2006 160,929 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

loose battery.split rear wipper.craked tyre.rusty brake pipe.

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 YNH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YNH, 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 YNH registered?

F374 YNH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F374 YNH safe to buy?

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