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F590 MJO

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,213 mi
Last recorded140,213 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF590 MJO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 140,213 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 139,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 139,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 138,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 137,929 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 137,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 136,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,560 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 134,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,956 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 132,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,822 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 130,822 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 128,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,640 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 127,031 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 127,031 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 123,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 115,469 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 115,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F590 MJO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F590 MJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F590 MJO registered?

F590 MJO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F590 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F590 MJO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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