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F445 BVG

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,457 mi
Last recorded156,457 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 BVG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 156,457 miles

ignition lock broken

Fail 10 Nov 2007 156,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

ignition lock broken

Pass 10 Nov 2006 148,919 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Oct 2006 147,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside door pins worn.

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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F445 BVG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F445 BVG, 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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F445 BVG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F445 BVG safe to buy?

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