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F826 OPJ

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF826 OPJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 132,303 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 132,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 132,208 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 132,309 miles

both handbrake cables deteriorating

front discs wearing /corroding

nearside gaiter wearing

oil leaking from engine bay

parking brake performance poor

Fail 8 Mar 2011 132,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both handbrake cables deteriorating

front discs wearing /corroding

nearside gaiter wearing

oil leaking from engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2010 128,350 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 124,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 124,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 122,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 120,874 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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F826 OPJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F826 OPJ, 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 F826 OPJ registered?

F826 OPJ is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F826 OPJ safe to buy?

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