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F609 PBY

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF609 PBY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 67,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,667 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 59,465 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,718 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering has slight tight spots when going from lock to lock

unable to test rear wheel bearings /brakes locked on

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,434 miles

N/S/REAR SERVICE AND PARK EFFORT LOW

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 48,012 miles

BRAKE PIPES 2 ALL HOSES POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Jan 2006 47,380 miles

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

slight water leak on water pump

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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F609 PBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F609 PBY, 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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What year was F609 PBY registered?

F609 PBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F609 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F609 PBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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