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F689 PRX

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,503 mi
Last recorded98,503 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF689 PRX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 93,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 85,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 85,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 96,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r brake binding

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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F689 PRX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F689 PRX, 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 F689 PRX registered?

F689 PRX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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