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F735 LNK

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

77,423 mi
Last recorded77,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF735 LNK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 77,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,287 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 75,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,004 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,550 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,239 miles

no reverse lights working

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,239 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

no reverse lights working

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 73,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,614 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,558 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s & o/s rear to main steel brake pipes rusty.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,828 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,828 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,551 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,460 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 70,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,762 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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F735 LNK is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F735 LNK, 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 F735 LNK registered?

F735 LNK is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F735 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F735 LNK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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