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F375 PPE

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,415 mi
Last recorded165,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 PPE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 165,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 165,412 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 165,281 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both. (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 165,055 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Fail 11 Jan 2021 165,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 164,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear esp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 164,929 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear esp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 164,319 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills plus floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2018 164,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills plus floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 163,891 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 81n/s 116o/s 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 163,855 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76n/s 136o/s 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 163,188 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 89n/s 152o/s 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe, OSR mounting (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front track-control to anti-roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 161,951 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 161,947 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 159,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 153,695 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 153,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 150,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 150,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 149,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 148,682 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Slight front brake imbalance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 147,398 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine idle speed high

heavy surface perishing to offside front brake hose

Pass 9 Nov 2010 147,398 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine idle speed high

heavy surface perishing to offside front brake hose

Pass 18 Jun 2009 142,972 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside front brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2008 141,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2008 141,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 138,256 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance. 18% (limit 25%)

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipe across nearside rear floor pan

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipes above rear axle

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2007 138,256 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance. 18% (limit 25%)

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipe across nearside rear floor pan

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipes above rear axle

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jun 2007 138,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipe across nearside rear floor pan

heavy surface corrosion to metal brake pipes above rear axle

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 129,239 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

oil leak

spare wheel not in carrier

Fail 22 Jun 2006 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

oil leak

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 6 Jun 2005 118,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front and Nearside front Track control arms are new †Slight rear brake imbalance

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F375 PPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F375 PPE, 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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F375 PPE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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