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F488 SHT

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,519 mi
Last recorded140,519 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 SHT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 140,519 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2011 128,183 miles

both rear brake wheel cylinders damp?

suspect offside front cv joint locking nut of incorrect type, only just appears to tab over?

Fail 16 Jun 2011 128,183 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear brake wheel cylinders damp?

suspect offside front cv joint locking nut of incorrect type, only just appears to tab over?

Pass 4 Nov 2009 125,426 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 121,082 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 121,082 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,773 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 113,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 113,458 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 109,713 miles

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2005 109,713 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 SHT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F488 SHT, 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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F488 SHT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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