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F69 VDG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,374 mi
Last recorded186,374 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF69 VDG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 186,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 181,522 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 163,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 160,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 151,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 150,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 144,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,488 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 136,829 miles

FUEL SMELL FROM ENGINE AREA

LIFT IN O/S TRACK ROD END

SIGNIFICANT LIFT IN N/S STEERING ROD

SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM / ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH

STEERING FREE PLAY ON MOT LIMIT

Fail 27 May 2014 136,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

FUEL SMELL FROM ENGINE AREA

LIFT IN O/S TRACK ROD END

SIGNIFICANT LIFT IN N/S STEERING ROD

SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM / ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH

STEERING FREE PLAY ON MOT LIMIT

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,003 miles

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR CLAMP BUSHES WORN

LIFT IN N/S SECTION OF STEERING RACK

N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM/ANTIROLL ROLL BAR BUSH WORN WITH PLAY

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 13 Jun 2013 132,003 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR CLAMP BUSHES WORN

LIFT IN N/S SECTION OF STEERING RACK

N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM/ANTIROLL ROLL BAR BUSH WORN WITH PLAY

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 May 2012 124,835 miles

SOME TIGHTNESS IN STEERING

Fail 22 May 2012 124,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

SOME TIGHTNESS IN STEERING

Pass 26 May 2011 118,615 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 118,557 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

FRONT SUB FRAME - N/S REAR BUSH MOUNT WORN

SOME ROUGHNESS IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SOME TIGHTNESS IN STEERING - LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank slightly damp but no leak vissable

Pass 8 Jun 2009 108,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 105,550 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 105,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 100,479 miles

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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F69 VDG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F69 VDG, 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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F69 VDG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 June 1989.

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