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F862 JUD

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF862 JUD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,092 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 72,089 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,803 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 70,800 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,011 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 69,007 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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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F862 JUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F862 JUD, 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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F862 JUD is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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