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F588 BOJ

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF588 BOJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,804 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 89,804 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 74,868 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,863 miles

BOOT DOOR LOCK FAULTY.

BRAKES CONDITION; pads worn low > front's.

EXHAUST PIPE; leaking gases> down pipe.

OIL LEAKS.

SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM BEARING WORN >offside rear.

TYRE CONDITION; worn close to the legal limit > nearside rear.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged under floor, offside > crushed flat. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not activating. (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

BOOT DOOR LOCK FAULTY.

BRAKES CONDITION; pads worn low > front's.

EXHAUST PIPE ; leaking gases > down pipe.

OIL LEAKS.

SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM BEARING; worn > offside rear.

TYRE CONDITION; worn close to the legal limit > nearside rear.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,936 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bolt missing from front exhaust mount

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 May 2013 53,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 53,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,866 miles

engine oil leak

nearside inner cv boot split

slight play both rear radius arms

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,777 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 12 May 2009 51,223 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,506 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,977 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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F588 BOJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F588 BOJ, 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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F588 BOJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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