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F841 LAP

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF841 LAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,949 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre getting low

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

rear foot brake effort low

slight play in nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,249 miles

exhaust blow at rear

front number plate in poor condition

non standard exhaust fitted

rear wheels have been fouling on inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,842 miles

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen in swept area

front brake pads approx half worn

front number plate cracked

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

spare wheel missing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 77,820 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen in swept area

front brake pads approx half worn

front number plate cracked

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 72,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,478 miles

both rear and nearside front brake hoses poor

damage to front windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2007 70,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,970 miles

fibre glass on rear exhaust †rear brake pipes corroding

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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F841 LAP is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F841 LAP, 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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F841 LAP is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 January 1989.

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