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F535 LDB

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,890 mi
Last recorded78,890 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 LDB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 78,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,886 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 71,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 68,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,284 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,284 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,748 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,237 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front track control arm bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,900 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 60,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,068 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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F535 LDB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F535 LDB, 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 F535 LDB registered?

F535 LDB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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