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F729 MAU

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,750 mi
Last recorded111,750 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF729 MAU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

roll cage and harnesses fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2020 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

roll cage and harnesses fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,365 miles

Car prepared for track use.

Offside Rear outer sill area corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,144 miles

Car prepared for track use.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,400 miles

Car prepared for track use

Pass 7 Jun 2014 109,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 107,304 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 101,652 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 101,652 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 101,462 miles

oil leak from engine

rear suspension not much movement.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 101,406 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Engine has serios oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Fail 12 May 2006 101,294 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front metal brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

Offside front track rod end has split rubber

Offside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear flexible ferral ends corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Oil leak on engine

Spare wheel missing

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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F729 MAU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F729 MAU, 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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F729 MAU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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