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F393 RPJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,513 mi
Last recorded140,513 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 RPJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 140,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 140,510 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 140,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

near side front tyre fitted wrong way round

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,378 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 140,331 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 140,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin holes emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wind screen washer jet not emitting fluid

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 140,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 140,036 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 139,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 137,732 miles

half dash illumination out

oil light flashing on tickover

slight play in n/s/r suspension bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 132,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 132,200 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 132,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 131,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 129,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear foot brake readings low

Fail 1 Mar 2010 129,703 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear foot brake readings low

Pass 31 Dec 2008 128,640 miles

lower cowling fowling on heater hose

Fail 14 Aug 2008 128,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 125,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 116,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in nearside & offside steering rack side rods

Pass 26 Sep 2005 105,837 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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F393 RPJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 F393 RPJ, 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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F393 RPJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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