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F414 LGX

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,481 mi
Last recorded139,481 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 LGX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 139,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,128 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 138,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 136,726 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber fuel line cracked / perished ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,534 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 132,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 123,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 116,099 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,938 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,119 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 111,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 104,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate fading.

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding at wheel ends.

nearside front headlamp codensation on inner lense.

slight stiffness in steering WHEN DOING LOCK TO LOCK. slight slack in n/s and o/s steering rack.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 104,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate fading.

nearside and offside handbrake brake cables at n/s and o/s insecure.

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding at wheel ends.

nearside front headlamp codensation on inner lense.

nearside rear indicator light intencity geting low.

slight stiffness in steering WHEN DOING LOCK TO LOCK. slight slack in n/s and o/s steering rack.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,928 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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F414 LGX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F414 LGX, 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 F414 LGX registered?

F414 LGX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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