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F769 RGV

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 RGV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,445 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 61,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,470 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake cable outer sheaths cracked

OS innerdrive shaft gaiter leaking grease.

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 58,745 miles

Both hand brake cable outer sheaths cracked

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,745 miles

Both hand brake cable outer sheaths cracked

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cable outer casings cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2006 57,390 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cable outer casings cracked

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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F769 RGV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F769 RGV, 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 F769 RGV registered?

F769 RGV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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