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F46 CHB

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

302,186 mi
Last recorded302,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 CHB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 302,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 280,900 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f roll bar link slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2014 259,835 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2013 238,704 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2013 238,704 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2012 219,161 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2011 200,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 183,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 166,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 149,293 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 149,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes, slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2006 145,664 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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F46 CHB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F46 CHB, 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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F46 CHB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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