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F503 PGS

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 PGS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,144 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,816 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 86,811 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak oil pressure switch leaking ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 86,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2014 85,287 miles

drivers side anti roll bar gaiter splitting front

drivers side seat foam splitting

passangers side rear tyre wearing close to limits

rear metal brake pipes rusting

spare flat

Pass 3 May 2013 84,362 miles

drivers side front tyre wearing low

passangers side rear tyre wearing low

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 May 2012 83,816 miles

driver side seat back torn apart

drivers side front tyre wearing low

passangers side rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear metal brake pipes rusting

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 May 2011 82,286 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 82,286 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat covers starting to split

passangers side front tyre close to limits

Pass 12 May 2010 77,684 miles

drivers side front lower ball joint slight play

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

spare tyre is flat

Pass 5 May 2009 75,472 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

drivers side seat runners starting to wear

Pass 6 May 2008 73,564 miles

both front brake flexy hoses starting to split and crack

Pass 11 May 2007 71,180 miles

slight rusting to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2006 67,979 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 67,979 miles

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

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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F503 PGS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F503 PGS, 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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F503 PGS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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