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F70 YFX

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 YFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022
Pass 14 May 2021
Pass 14 Mar 2020
Pass 9 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

All brake hoses deteriorated

All tyres show signs of touching body but stationary they dont

Brake pedal spongy

Drivers seat is bolted in, to adjust bolts can be moved

Hazard switch secured with a cable tie

Mainbeam warning light missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear seats and seat belts missing

Slight damage to sidewall of OSF tyre

front wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2011
Pass 26 Mar 2010 143,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 141,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 137,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 129,925 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 123,367 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 123,367 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery terminals loose

nearside cv boot seeping

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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F70 YFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White 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 F70 YFX, 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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F70 YFX is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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