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F438 OCN

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 OCN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,242 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,049 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 93,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,008 miles

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

Oil leak

bonet hinge loose

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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F438 OCN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F438 OCN, 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 F438 OCN registered?

F438 OCN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is F438 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F438 OCN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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