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F650 YLV

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,827 mi
Last recorded145,827 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 YLV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 145,827 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2026 145,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 145,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,338 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 133,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 173,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 170,374 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 170,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

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 YLV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F650 YLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F650 YLV registered?

F650 YLV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F650 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F650 YLV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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