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F565 EEW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,824 mi
Last recorded80,824 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 EEW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,393 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,016 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,010 miles

Central Front Inner Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,645 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 75,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 72,140 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s front brake hose cracking

Pass 14 May 2008 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 62,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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F565 EEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F565 EEW, 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 F565 EEW registered?

F565 EEW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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