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F761 PLL

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,835 mi
Last recorded211,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF761 PLL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 211,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 211,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 208,947 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake outer case deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 200,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mounting defective

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2018 20,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement into arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mounting defective

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rubbing wheel

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 197,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

signs of corrosion in offside front chassis leg

Pass 22 Jan 2016 193,876 miles

nearside inner steering rack joint worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 190,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 186,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 186,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 183,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 183,199 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 178,998 miles

tie bar bushes worn .

Pass 31 Jan 2011 173,139 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 169,478 miles

compliance bushes worn

spare tyre below limit

Fail 2 Feb 2010 169,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

compliance bushes worn

spare tyre below limit

Pass 16 Jan 2009 164,721 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 160,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 160,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 155,914 miles

air bubbles in windscreen laminate.

Fail 16 Jan 2006 150,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 150,827 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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F761 PLL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F761 PLL, 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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F761 PLL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F761 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F761 PLL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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