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F583 RUW

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 RUW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 138,789 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 137,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 137,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 137,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 136,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 136,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 135,007 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 135,007 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 133,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 133,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 131,278 miles

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate cracked but secure and readable

offside rear service brake efficiency slightly weak and may require further service or repair

Fail 18 Jul 2009 131,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate cracked but secure and readable

Pass 26 Jul 2008 129,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2006 123,328 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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F583 RUW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F583 RUW, 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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F583 RUW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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