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F37 PUR

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,391 mi
Last recorded82,391 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF37 PUR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 81,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 81,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

metal petrol pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 81,564 miles

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

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

metal petrol pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 81,443 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 81,312 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 81,312 miles

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

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 81,108 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front suspension front shock top bearings noisy no play

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,072 miles

front suspension front shock top bearings noisy no play

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,848 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,568 miles

battery insecure

nearside front cv gaiter leaking at clip

rear brake disc,s corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 80,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

nearside front cv gaiter leaking at clip

rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,193 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 80,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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F37 PUR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F37 PUR, 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 F37 PUR registered?

F37 PUR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 June 1989.

Is F37 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F37 PUR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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