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F747 JKP

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,508 mi
Last recorded46,508 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 JKP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 46,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 46,508 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,209 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 46,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008
Pass 30 Aug 2006 129,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 129,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hydrolic Hand Brake Fitted As Well As Cabbles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F747 JKP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F747 JKP, 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 F747 JKP registered?

F747 JKP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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