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F59 VRU

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF59 VRU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 94,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold, n/s end,, exhaust sealant used (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bolt/stud missing from exhaust manifold, o/s end

exhaust system, showing signs of deterioration

n/s/f fog lamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak possible minor coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold, n/s end (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bolt/stud missing from exhaust manifold o/s end

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,458 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak minor

advise condition of engine oil dip stick end

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front ,, recommend replace (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor,, slight contamination around engine

advise, handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,081 miles

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

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

oil contamination around engine

Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,055 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil contamination around engine

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,582 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

minor oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly graunchy in operation

minor oil leak

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,771 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise condition of coolant pipes

minot oil leak

offside rear foot and handbrake performances slightly lower than nearside. recommend check

vehicle in "very good " condition for age

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,626 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise operation of horn, recommend attention

coolant pipes slightly corroded

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

vehicle in very good condition for age

Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,343 miles

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

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

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

minor oil leak from engine/gearbox

offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside

vehicle in very good condition for age

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,227 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

Fail 21 Dec 2009 84,379 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,379 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,076 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

offside rear footand handbrake performances lower than nearside

Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,914 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

offside washer jet weak in operation

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,223 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 78,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,094 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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F59 VRU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F59 VRU, 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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F59 VRU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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