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F864 TLR

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 TLR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 125,271 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle presented to test for competition use

Pass 9 Jun 2021 125,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,271 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes modified but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 122,898 miles

o\s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2011 120,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 118,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 118,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 116,940 miles

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

Engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 115,817 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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F864 TLR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F864 TLR, 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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F864 TLR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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