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F725 VAD

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF725 VAD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,013 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 110,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,386 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dampness around nearside rear brake

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2010 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 80,036 miles

O/S/F wiper blade starting to split on edge

Pass 28 May 2008 76,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 73,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 69,542 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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F725 VAD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F725 VAD, 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 F725 VAD registered?

F725 VAD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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