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F808 LTA

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 LTA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 95,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 93,226 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,889 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 83,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,523 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,733 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2007 33,995 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 33,973 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,893 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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F808 LTA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F808 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F808 LTA registered?

F808 LTA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F808 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F808 LTA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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