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F862 ODL

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

34,404 mi
Last recorded34,404 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF862 ODL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 34,404 miles

Front registration plate slighty damaged/cracked

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2025 34,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 34,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,265 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 34,257 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 33,486 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 33,486 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,214 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 33,214 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,934 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 32,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,789 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 32,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 32,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 32,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 31 May 2012 32,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,136 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,185 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 30,819 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,973 miles

Front 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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F862 ODL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F862 ODL, 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 ODL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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