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F386 MBM

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF386 MBM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,512 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 93,510 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 93,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,827 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 92,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,181 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 92,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 92,536 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened Master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor not connected

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2017 91,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened Master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor not connected

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 88,321 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O.S.R. NAIL IN TYRE

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

SERVICE BRAKE LOW EFFORT

O.S.R. TRAILING ARM HAS NO MOVEMENT

Fail 27 Aug 2015 88,320 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped behind engine in engine bay (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre nail

Offside Rear trailing arm siezed

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

front brakes light bind

O.S.R. suspension siezed.

Pass 8 May 2013 87,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 87,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,176 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,942 miles

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

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

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

front transverse brake pipe poorly routed

pinhole in n/s outer c.v boot

signs of corrosion to o/s front bulkhead area,brake servo prescribed area

slight roughness in n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings

Fail 4 May 2011 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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)

front transverse brake pipe poorly routed

pinhole in n/s outer c.v boot

signs of corrosion to o/s front bulkhead area,brake servo prescribed area

slight roughness in n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 10 May 2010 71,923 miles

brake flex ferrules are all corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2006 66,643 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 66,643 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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F386 MBM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 F386 MBM, 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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F386 MBM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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