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F425 MKS

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,834 mi
Last recorded142,834 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 MKS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 142,834 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 142,789 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2007 138,004 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 137,976 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2006 133,919 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 129,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 129,908 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MKS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MKS, 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 MKS registered?

F425 MKS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F425 MKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F425 MKS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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