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F501 SEU

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 SEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,008 miles

advise both rear brake pipes slightley corroded

advise front number plate slight deterioration

advise offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear brake pipes slightley corroded

advise front number plate slight deterioration

advise offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,760 miles

advise bad oil leak at front of engine

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,854 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 72,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,885 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 70,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,785 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 68,785 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 66,421 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,377 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F501 SEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White 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 F501 SEU, 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 F501 SEU registered?

F501 SEU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F501 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 SEU 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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