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F847 VAC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF847 VAC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 111,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 111,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,432 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 110,908 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount/rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 109,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 108,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 108,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2008

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 104,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 104,024 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2007 104,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 102,670 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 102,670 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F847 VAC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F847 VAC, 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 F847 VAC registered?

F847 VAC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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