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F432 STR

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 STR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 139,979 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 139,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 139,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 136,737 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 134,521 miles

security of offside headlamp.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,090 miles

see advisory notice test number 477155904136

Fail 15 Apr 2014 131,081 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,813 miles

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

security of offside front headlamp.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 115,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,003 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 110,003 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nsr and osf brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2006 154,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F432 STR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 F432 STR, 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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F432 STR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 April 1989.

Is F432 STR safe to buy?

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