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F753 RHU

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,375 mi
Last recorded123,375 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 RHU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,375 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 122,578 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 121,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 121,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,140 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 114,113 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 114,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 114,102 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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F753 RHU is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F753 RHU, 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 F753 RHU registered?

F753 RHU is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F753 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F753 RHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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