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F583 TJV

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,394 mi
Last recorded112,394 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 TJV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 112,394 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 112,394 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

headlamp reflectors dull

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 1 Jun 2007 105,989 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 105,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,849 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 May 2006 37,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TJV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TJV, 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 F583 TJV registered?

F583 TJV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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