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F556 SPB

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,673 mi
Last recorded138,673 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 SPB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 138,673 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 138,672 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 131,226 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 131,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2007 124,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 124,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 119,918 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 119,888 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 113,335 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 113,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SPB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F556 SPB registered?

F556 SPB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F556 SPB safe to buy?

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