CarVerify

Free Car Check

F393 FAV

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,712 mi
Last recorded146,712 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 FAV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 146,712 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Fail 23 Jan 2013 146,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 26 Jan 2012 139,500 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 139,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 132,492 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cracking up

Fail 22 Jan 2011 132,492 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall cracking up

Pass 25 Jan 2010 130,015 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 130,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has some perising to outer side wall

offside front tie bar from inner wing to outer wing has corrosion but not affecting structure

Pass 15 May 2008 128,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 118,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 106,437 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
Full Peugeot 205 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F393 FAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F393 FAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F393 FAV?

You can check the full history of F393 FAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F393 FAV registered?

F393 FAV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F393 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F393 FAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F393 FAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F393 FAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.