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F594 BNY

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF594 BNY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2012 102,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,590 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2010 101,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,162 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2008 100,784 miles

signs of slight perrishing to both front and nearside rear tyre walls

Fail 30 Apr 2008 100,778 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

signs of slight perrishing to both front and nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,602 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 99,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,171 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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F594 BNY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F594 BNY, 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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F594 BNY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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