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F775 RHV

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,751 mi
Last recorded281,751 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 RHV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 281,751 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 281,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 276,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 276,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2009 269,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 267,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 264,779 miles

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 Jun 2006 260,808 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to limit (replace)

nearside front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank corroded near to limit(replace)

offside front brake pads worn close to limit (replace)

offside handbrake cable slightly insecure

offside rear foot brake performance slightly low and rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear shock absorbers slightly worn

Fail 1 Jun 2006 260,807 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs worn close to limit(replace)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded near to limit above fuel tank

offside front brake pads worn close to limit(replace)

offside hand brake cable slightly insecure

rear shock absorbers slightly worn

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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F775 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F775 RHV, 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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F775 RHV is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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