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F84 RLE

1989 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,050 mi
Last recorded161,050 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF84 RLE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 161,050 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 152,936 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 152,782 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 144,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 144,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes getting rusty,Track control arm bushes worn,Front brake discs worn,O/s/f brake binding,Nail in n/s/r tyre,Rear brake flexy hoses slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2008 136,582 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 136,582 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 126,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 117,576 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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F84 RLE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F84 RLE, 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 F84 RLE registered?

F84 RLE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F84 RLE safe to buy?

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