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F742 PYW

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,786 mi
Last recorded43,786 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 PYW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,786 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front bumper insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,586 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,348 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

hydrocarbons level high

offside door mirror insecure

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,107 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

offside mirror insecure

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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F742 PYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F742 PYW, 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 F742 PYW registered?

F742 PYW is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F742 PYW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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