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F755 SBL

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 SBL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 93,348 miles

no change to advisory notice since last issued

Fail 12 Sep 2007 93,342 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust tail pipe rust holed

front brake discs corroded

lower steering column u.j worn and gaiter split

near side front brake pads wearing very thin

slight plat in off side rear radius arm

steering rack end bushes worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F755 SBL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F755 SBL, 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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F755 SBL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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