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F79 SLM

1989 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 SLM
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,404 miles

o/s & n/s front brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

slight blow rear joint

slight imbalance front brakes

slight lift o/s & n/s front lower arm ball joints

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 9 Dec 2006 71,862 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s & n/s front brake hoses starting to perish

slight imbalance front brakes

slight movement o/s & n/s front lower ball joints

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play steering wheel

Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,862 miles

o/s & n/s front brake hoses starting to perish

slight imbalance front brakes

slight movement o/s & n/s front lower ball joints

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play steering wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,217 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 69,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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F79 SLM is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F79 SLM, 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 F79 SLM registered?

F79 SLM is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 May 1989.

Is F79 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F79 SLM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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