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F717 FKH

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,996 mi
Last recorded47,996 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 FKH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,996 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,996 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,535 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,047 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 47,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,503 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres chaffed and cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,738 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,060 miles

hand brake cables in poor condition

near side front tyre in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2007 45,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

hand brake cables in poor condition

near side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,468 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 44,468 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side rear lense missing

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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F717 FKH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F717 FKH, 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 F717 FKH registered?

F717 FKH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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