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F617 NTN

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,411 mi
Last recorded80,411 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 NTN
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both rear axle mountings have slight play in bushes

exhaust system loud

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,737 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,737 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,678 miles

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

n/s/f tyre pressure low.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,674 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre pressure low.

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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F617 NTN is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F617 NTN, 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 F617 NTN registered?

F617 NTN is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F617 NTN safe to buy?

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