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F837 PBY

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,803 mi
Last recorded103,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 PBY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 103,803 miles

AGE RELATED corrosion underneath

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front TYRES 11YRS OLD

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD=10YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills have light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,094 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 103,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innerwing under washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into weight compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,672 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 102,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,313 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded starting with corrosion ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting with corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes starting to corrode both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,433 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,107 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,197 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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F837 PBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F837 PBY, 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 F837 PBY registered?

F837 PBY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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