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F485 OTW

1989 Peugeot 205

Pink Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,320 mi
Last recorded102,320 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 OTW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,320 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,116 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,513 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 94,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 94,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside headlight unable to adjust, aim too low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,381 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,661 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 87,659 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 87,655 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F485 OTW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Pink with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F485 OTW, 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 F485 OTW registered?

F485 OTW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F485 OTW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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