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F488 NNL

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,101 mi
Last recorded67,101 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 NNL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 67,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,012 miles

offside rear parking brake cable sheath split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,874 miles

OSR Hand Brake cable outter sheath deteriated.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,852 miles

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

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

OSF & R tyres age cracked

OSR Hand Brake cable outter sheath deteriated.

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,446 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 60,425 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front brake pipe slightly coroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,244 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,206 miles

metal brake pipes front and rear have surface corrosion on outer edges not excesive

n/s rear flexable brake hose twisted

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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F488 NNL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F488 NNL, 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 F488 NNL registered?

F488 NNL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F488 NNL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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