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F809 UJB

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,263 mi
Last recorded130,263 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF809 UJB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 130,263 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 130,263 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 129,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2009 128,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 128,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 120,957 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 110,787 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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F809 UJB is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F809 UJB, 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 F809 UJB registered?

F809 UJB is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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