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F477 KVM

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,679 mi
Last recorded212,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 KVM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 212,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 212,113 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 211,212 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 211,094 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 208,069 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 208,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2006 203,600 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2006 203,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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F477 KVM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F477 KVM, 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 F477 KVM registered?

F477 KVM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F477 KVM safe to buy?

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