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F489 TDG

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 TDG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,712 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,257 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 106,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,267 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 102,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,819 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 100,819 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,229 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,235 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 97,236 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,236 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2006 91,569 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 91,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F489 TDG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F489 TDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F489 TDG registered?

F489 TDG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F489 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 TDG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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