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F699 SBL

1989 Peugeot 205

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,602 mi
Last recorded105,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 SBL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,391 miles

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 105,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

auxilliary belt age cracking

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

auxilliary belt age cracking

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,784 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

handbrake cables corroded & split

slight damage to front bumper

staining to fuel tank

Fail 13 Aug 2010 55,742 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake discs slightly scored

handbrake cables corroded & split

slight damage to front bumper

staining to fuel tank

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,475 miles

both rear tyres slightly 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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F699 SBL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F699 SBL, 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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F699 SBL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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