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F705 EKY

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,771 mi
Last recorded167,771 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 EKY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 167,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 166,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Will fail next year under revised MOT (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Front to rear pipe is starting to corrode (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 161,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (front half) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 Apr 2017 161,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (front half) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2016 158,864 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 153,195 miles

recomend rear brakes adjusted up

Pass 14 Apr 2014 147,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 147,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 143,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 139,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 136,656 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 134,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 129,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 123,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 116,112 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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F705 EKY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F705 EKY, 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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F705 EKY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 4 February 1989.

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