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F771 LCH

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF771 LCH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2009 144,009 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 144,009 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 143,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 140,741 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 140,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 139,248 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 139,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F771 LCH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F771 LCH, 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 F771 LCH registered?

F771 LCH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F771 LCH safe to buy?

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