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F872 LAL

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 LAL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 125,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 125,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 114,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 114,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 112,915 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 112,910 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

bubbles in windscreen

front brake ppads low

o/s and n/s front lower arms to anti roll bar bushes spli and slight movement

rear meatl brake pipes corroded but not excessive

stone chip in windscreen but smaller than 40mm

Pass 10 Apr 2006 112,021 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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F872 LAL is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F872 LAL, 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 F872 LAL registered?

F872 LAL is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 May 1989.

Is F872 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F872 LAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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