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F559 PDL

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,385 mi
Last recorded191,385 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 PDL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 191,385 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm inner fixing (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm inner fixing (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 181,842 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/r inner sill getting corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 181,842 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r inner sill getting corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 173,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner sills getting corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 173,373 miles

inner sills getting corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 167,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 153,259 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 153,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 150,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 150,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 148,008 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2009 147,999 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2008 147,753 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 147,753 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 147,753 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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F559 PDL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F559 PDL, 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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F559 PDL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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