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F874 HDS

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 HDS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both handbrake cable cases split

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake outer case split

rusty o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wishbone bushes worn

o/s handbrake cable case split

rusty o/s/f brake pipe.

slight brake judder.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,769 miles

hand brake outer cable split

slight play in os steering inner rack joint

Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake outer cable split

rusty rear brake pipes

slight play in os steering inner rack joint

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,644 miles

rusty exhaust

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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F874 HDS is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F874 HDS, 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 F874 HDS registered?

F874 HDS is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F874 HDS safe to buy?

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