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F502 RYO

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,230 mi
Last recorded54,230 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 RYO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 54,228 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,176 miles

engine oil leak.

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 53,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak.

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,064 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 49,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

one exhaust rubber broken on rear

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,426 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 46,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,857 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 40,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 39,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,765 miles

n/s/o/s/front tyres worn slightly on inner + outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 29,293 miles

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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F502 RYO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F502 RYO, 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 F502 RYO registered?

F502 RYO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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