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F592 EAW

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF592 EAW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,370 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both rack gaitors twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 140,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both rack gaitors twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 132,214 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge/nsr worn outer edges and age related cracking poor condition

Offside Rear axle stop missing

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2015 132,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge/nsr worn outer edges and age related cracking poor condition

Offside Rear axle stop missing

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 124,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,059 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 110,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,573 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 105,568 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 93,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Sep 2008 93,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leak

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2007 86,332 miles

anti roll bar bushes making creaking noise

both front top shock mounts making creaking noise

offside front non obligatory main beam lamp inop

Fail 6 Sep 2007 86,332 miles

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

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

anti roll bar bushes making creaking noise

both front top shock mounts making creaking noise

offside front non obligatory main beam lamp inop

Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,904 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front brake pads low

passenger rear seat belt twisted

slight exhaust blow from front to centre pipe

steering rack noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2005 77,937 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 72,937 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing on edge and low †offside 1.6mm †nearside 2mm

exhaust system starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

offside front fog light not working

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms

steering rack slightly notchy

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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F592 EAW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F592 EAW, 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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F592 EAW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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