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F874 SPO

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,120 mi
Last recorded120,120 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 SPO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 120,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2010 113,946 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,572 miles

engine oil leak ( head gasket )

front compliance bushes split/ poor condition

n/s/f shock absorber damp

some binding of o/s/f brake

tiny hole in o/s/f outer c.v boot

Fail 28 Mar 2007 113,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak ( head gasket )

front compliance bushes split/ poor condition

n/s/f shock absorber damp

some binding of o/s/f brake

tiny hole in o/s/f outer c.v boot

Pass 15 Mar 2006 109,020 miles

slight binding on off side front brake.

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 SPO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPO, 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 SPO registered?

F874 SPO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F874 SPO safe to buy?

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