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F425 LFG

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,505 mi
Last recorded96,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 LFG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,505 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2019 96,498 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

Fail 7 May 2019 96,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both, offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Both, offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2016 96,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,683 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,679 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,233 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 93,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,660 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,102 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2006 70,928 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 70,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F425 LFG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F425 LFG, 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 F425 LFG registered?

F425 LFG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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