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F726 EAT

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,506 mi
Last recorded155,506 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF726 EAT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 155,506 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 151,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 145,035 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 138,549 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 130,817 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 124,026 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 123,830 miles

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

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

o/s c.v.joint in need of lubrication.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,432 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 116,256 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 109,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 108,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 108,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 107,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 106,235 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2005 105,065 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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F726 EAT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F726 EAT, 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 F726 EAT registered?

F726 EAT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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