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F375 WRL

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 WRL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 92,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,203 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 92,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 91,716 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 91,548 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,909 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 87,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 83,502 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 83,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,328 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,231 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,597 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 71,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 68,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,464 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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F375 WRL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F375 WRL, 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 WRL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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