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F50 PPC

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 PPC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 125,127 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 125,127 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 125,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Cooling fan not fitted

Gearbox bolt loose

Check front subframe bolts

Coolant leak

O/s reapeater lamp loose

O/s/f lower swivel bolt check

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension very hard

both front brake hose clips missing

hydrocarbons high

Fail 17 Apr 2007 125,093 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Cooling fan not fitted

Front and rear suspension very hard

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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F50 PPC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F50 PPC, 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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F50 PPC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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