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F518 DOH

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,715 mi
Last recorded194,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 DOH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2009 194,715 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damp in os headlight.

screen marked quite bad low down not restricting view.

slight corrosion nsr under body

slight corrosion spare wheel carrier no spare wheel in it a time of test.

water leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 187,535 miles

Front of vehicle lowered excessively(in our opinion)Advise raising to correct height.

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 185,126 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 185,122 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise - small hole in offside outer sill

Pass 18 Jul 2006 172,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F518 DOH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F518 DOH, 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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F518 DOH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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