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F859 EEA

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 EEA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,347 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 77,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 77,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 74,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 72,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,715 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,795 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 65,782 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at front) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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F859 EEA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F859 EEA, 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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F859 EEA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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