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F768 AVP

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,163 mi
Last recorded103,163 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF768 AVP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 103,163 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 103,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,264 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 101,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,223 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2009 101,222 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,206 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 101,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 101,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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F768 AVP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F768 AVP, 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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F768 AVP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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