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F478 OAC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 OAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 109,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 103,530 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake application uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2011 103,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

engine smoking but not on idle

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,946 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 97,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 90,544 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s outer cv boot twisted

oil leak

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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F478 OAC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F478 OAC, 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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F478 OAC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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