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F648 RDP

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,855 mi
Last recorded117,855 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF648 RDP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 117,855 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pinched by seat mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch and sill within 30cm of the roll cage mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure hole in floor under seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 117,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal in wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,680 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear outer body sill panel corrosion already started

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,067 miles

Both inner bays corroded

Brake servo corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 117,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both inner bays corroded

Brake servo corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 116,986 miles

Both inner bays have slight corrosion

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear sill corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 116,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both inner bays have slight corrosion

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 116,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner bays (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front tyres have outer edge wear

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

clutch cable loose

traces of antifreeze around thermostat housing indicating leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,112 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

clutch cable loose

traces of antifreeze around thermostat housing indicating leak

Pass 1 May 2014 114,659 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 114,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f wishbone pin has slight movement

Fail 5 Apr 2012 114,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wishbone pin has slight movement

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 113,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 111,905 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 disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 111,375 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 111,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

All brake discs rusty through lack of use,will probably clean up with use.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 111,055 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 110,999 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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F648 RDP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F648 RDP, 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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F648 RDP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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