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F874 TLH

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 TLH
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 81,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 81,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 80,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 80,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 80,332 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 79,652 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 79,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,907 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,439 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,152 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling On full lock anti roll bar link and brake flex hose fouling with strut (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling On full lock anti roll bar link and brake flex hose fouling with strut (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,250 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,188 miles

Oil leak

off sied rear tyre sidewall cracking 185/60r14

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside rar tryre cracked 185 60 145

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,607 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 67,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

off side rear tyre sidewall cracking 185/60r14

Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,579 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 65,578 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked 18560 14

Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,621 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 64,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 TLH is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLH, 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 TLH registered?

F874 TLH is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is F874 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F874 TLH shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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