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F797 BKB

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,868 mi
Last recorded92,868 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF797 BKB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,868 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 92,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 91,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 91,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,834 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 90,833 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,542 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,164 miles

front pads 20% left adv

very slight play nsf anti roll bar bush

Pass 25 May 2013 89,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,364 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 88,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,011 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,551 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,036 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)

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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F797 BKB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F797 BKB, 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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F797 BKB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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