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F719 SOO

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,580 mi
Last recorded191,580 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF719 SOO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 191,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 189,232 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 183,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 183,168 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 175,915 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2008 175,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 173,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight movement felt at n s f wheel

Spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jul 2007 173,404 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight movement felt at nsf wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2006 169,241 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 169,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

When carrying out steering checks play felt in rack.

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r brake discs rusty

oil around engine/gearbox

Pass 5 Jul 2005 162,172 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r suspension stiff on bounce test.

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2005 162,172 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F719 SOO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc 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 F719 SOO, 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 F719 SOO registered?

F719 SOO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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