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F728 PBY

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF728 PBY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 134,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch very hard

slight knock from engine or gearbox mountings

Fail 13 Jul 2007 134,686 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch very hard

slight knock from engine mountings

Pass 18 Feb 2006 13,391 miles

front number plate

Fail 12 Jan 2006 133,700 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both inner wings slightly corroded

bottom engine mount split

front b/pad springs missing

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s h/b cable not in clips

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking

n/s/f seat slightly insecure

n/s/r flexi ferrule corroded

nut missing from exhaust manifold

o/s inner sill slighly corroded

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre close to touching car body

oil leak

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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F728 PBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F728 PBY, 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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F728 PBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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