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F687 RLH

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,946 mi
Last recorded136,946 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 RLH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 136,946 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

all suspension component ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and slightly worn on edges

exhaust noisy

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2015 136,946 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

all suspension component ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and slightly worn on edges

exhaust noisy

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2014 136,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2014 136,941 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front tyre perished

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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F687 RLH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F687 RLH, 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 F687 RLH registered?

F687 RLH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F687 RLH safe to buy?

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