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F650 YLJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

150,614 mi
Last recorded150,614 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 YLJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 150,614 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

damage to bodywork

damage to rear number plate

o/s/r tyre damaged

rust forming on underside of vehicle at the rear

small chips in front screen

Pass 18 Aug 2008 148,994 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 148,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 148,949 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat poor condition damage rear n/o/plate reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Jul 2007 136,373 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 136,373 miles

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

damage rear n/o plate damage bodywork o/s doorhandle sticky damage o/s headlamp

some wear steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2006 127,888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 127,888 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

body damage to o/s/f wing and rear door,some damage to bumper

both front tyres wearing off on outer edge,close to limit

handbrake has long travel

oil leak

slight damage to rear number plate

some play in steering rack

spare tyre flat and perrished

Fail 4 Jul 2006 127,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F650 YLJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F650 YLJ, 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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F650 YLJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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