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F395 YJT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,963 mi
Last recorded186,963 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF395 YJT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 186,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 184,780 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 184,780 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 184,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 184,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Trim Missing. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Flywheel End. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 183,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Trim Missing. ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 177,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Rear And Centre Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 177,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Rear And Centre Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Pillar/Sill Spot Weld Broken Away. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 173,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner And Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 173,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner And Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 169,116 miles

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

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

Rear brakes require attention.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 169,069 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brakes require attention.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 166,659 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 164,301 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 164,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 161,977 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 159,709 miles

Rear brakes requir attention.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 159,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brakes requir attention.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 159,188 miles

oil leak

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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F395 YJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F395 YJT, 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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F395 YJT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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