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F55 MNB

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,343 mi
Last recorded126,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 MNB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2021 126,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2009 126,310 miles

Coolant leak

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

bonnet catches pertruding from bonnet

front grll missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 126,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

bonnet catches pertruding from bonnet

front grll missing

Pass 17 May 2007 125,112 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 125,112 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 121,757 miles

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

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

battary leaking, bottom rad lik hose corroded, little or no under body corrosion protection.

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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F55 MNB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F55 MNB, 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 F55 MNB registered?

F55 MNB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F55 MNB safe to buy?

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