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F38 KVS

1989 Peugeot 205

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,311 mi
Last recorded157,311 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 KVS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 157,311 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2015 157,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 155,704 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 155,704 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 155,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 155,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 155,117 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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F38 KVS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F38 KVS, 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 F38 KVS registered?

F38 KVS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F38 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F38 KVS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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