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F724 MFG

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,898 mi
Last recorded129,898 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF724 MFG
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 129,898 miles

Evidence of leak from brake master cylyinder

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2010 129,898 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Evidence of leak from brake master cylyinder

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 124,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 112,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 102,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,048 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2006 90,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 90,204 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 77,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 77,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F724 MFG is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F724 MFG, 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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F724 MFG is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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