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F774 FDT

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 FDT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 25 May 2022 96,998 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,533 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 82,571 miles

fuel tank damp

o/s/f outer c/v boot clip weak

old repairs to o/s outer sill

slight binding to n/s/f brake

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2013 79,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

old repairs to offside body sill

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,316 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs pitted

repair yo offside body sill heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,521 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 64,502 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

major oil leak engine/gearbox area

offside rear wheel slight binde

Pass 25 Jun 2007 143,676 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 143,617 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 161,092 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 160,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 156,613 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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F774 FDT is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 F774 FDT, 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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F774 FDT is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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