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F556 SDX

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,740 mi
Last recorded179,740 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2005
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 SDX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2005 179,740 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 179,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

n/s/f cv joint very noisey

n/s/f mudflap hanging off

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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F556 SDX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F556 SDX, 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 F556 SDX registered?

F556 SDX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F556 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 SDX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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