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F462 RJF

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,088 mi
Last recorded132,088 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 RJF
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 132,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside tie rod slight play

Fail 4 May 2016 132,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside tie rod slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,801 miles

Both front suspension strut top mounts have slight wear/play.

Offside steering track rod inner balljoint has slight wear/play.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,852 miles

Nearside steering track rod boot is perished.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

nearside headlight aiming slightly left, cant access adjuster.

Fail 23 Mar 2013 127,852 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside steering track rod boot is perished.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

nearside headlight aiming slightly left, cant access adjuster.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 127,421 miles

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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F462 RJF is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc 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 F462 RJF, 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 F462 RJF registered?

F462 RJF is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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