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F848 KKO

1989 Peugeot 205

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF848 KKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024

Car Modified for competition use only

Fail 1 Oct 2024

Car Modified for competition use only

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,709 miles

Car Modified for competition use only

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 37,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 10,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 12,178 miles

N/S/F chassis / front paneel and inner arch split and bent through damage but out side 30 cm of strut

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

car has been used off road and has slight body damage to floor and chassis

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,178 miles

N/S/F chassis / front paneel and inner arch split and bent through damage but out side 30 cm of strut

car has been used off road and has slight body damage to floor and chassis

Fail 16 Nov 2010 12,774 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres worn badly (indivdual tread blocks worn)

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

N/S/F Chassis leg to lower front pannel and towing eye slit away from damage.-- O/S/F Chassis leg to lower front pannel slightly split and damaged.

N/S/F inner wing behind head lamp slit through damage biut out side 30cm area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 12,500 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F848 KKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F848 KKO, 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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F848 KKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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