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F548 LVO

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,017 mi
Last recorded46,017 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 LVO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 46,017 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 46,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 45,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,511 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,246 miles

Near side rear tyre getting low on ineer edge

Fail 6 May 2011 38,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Near side rear tyre getting low on ineer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,232 miles

slight smear from wipers, coil springs corroded, nearside cv boot cracking, all four tyres cracking badly.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 37,226 miles

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

slight smear from wipers, coil springs corroded, nearside cv boot cracking, all four tyres cracking badly.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,584 miles

2 x nails removed from n/s/r tyre - no punctures

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F548 LVO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F548 LVO, 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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F548 LVO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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