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F412 AAB

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,082 mi
Last recorded51,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 AAB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 51,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 50,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 50,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,724 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 49,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 49,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,422 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,420 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,732 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 46,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 46,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F412 AAB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F412 AAB, 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 F412 AAB registered?

F412 AAB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F412 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F412 AAB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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